Alex Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals, has missed the past two games due to a lower-body injury. However, he participated in the morning skate ahead of the game against the Anaheim Ducks and is considered a game-time decision. This situation has led to speculation about his potential return and the lineup changes for the Capitals, including the possible inclusion of Alexander Alexeyev, who has been sidelined for 25 games. The uncertainty surrounding Ovechkin's availability has created anticipation and intrigue for the upcoming game.
Alex Ovechkin (lower body, missed past two games) will be a game-time decision, per coach Spencer Carbery. Carbery confirmed Alexander Alexeyev will play for first time since Nov. 24 vs. Edmonton. Trevor van Riemsdyk will sit on D in his place.
Alex Ovechkin is again a game-time decision for the Capitals, Alex Alexeyev returns following 24 consecutive healthy scratches and more game notes as the #ALLCAPS brace for the Ducks. Everything to know right here: https://t.co/SX5bw8AsQw
Ovechkin is a game-time decision vs. ANA, per Carbery. #ALLCAPs https://t.co/R9SeHJxkVG
Ovechkin is a game-time decision again, per Carbery.
That likely means Alexeyev will suit up for the first time since Nov. 24, a span of 25 games. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/OBAQhn95G2
Looks like Alexander Alexeyev could be in for Capitals tonight. He didn't stay on for extra work with scratches/injured players after morning skate and Trevor van Riemsdyk is. Alexeyev hasn't played Nov. 24 vs. Edmonton.
Hendrix Lapierre didn't stay on for the scratches' skate, indicating that Alex Ovechkin may not be ready to go yet. We'll find out more here from Carbery shortly.
The Capitals got a positive sign on Tuesday, as Alex Ovechkin took part in the morning skate. However, he did not take power-play reps. Here's the latest on the #ALLCAPS captain: https://t.co/fcwzRMb8Wi
Ovechkin is on the ice for the morning skate ahead of ANA tonight but the #ALLCAPS ' captain is not taking PP reps. So, we'll see.
Capitals didnโt do line combinations this morning. Ovechkin went through drills but not working with either PP unit. Oshie still on Ovechkinโs spot on top unit
Alex Ovechkin (lower body) one of the first players on the ice before the Capitals morning skate today. Missed past two games. Capitals play Ducks tonight. Ducks are not skating this morning after playing in Florida yesterday
Alex Ovechkin is on the ice ahead of todayโs morning skate.
Alex Ovechkin missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury. More from the NHL Buzz โคต๏ธhttps://t.co/Euz77Bo6GL
No Alex Ovechkin for #ALLCAPS for a second straight game. Lower body injury. #NYR won't face WSH again this season.