Alex Ovechkin hits the empty net in his return as Caps beat Maple Leafs
After missing 16 games with a broken leg, Ovechkin cashed in with the 869th goal of his career during a 5-2 win in Toronto.
Alex Ovechkin returns for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Alex Ovechkin returned to the Washington Capitals' lineup Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sitting 27 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky's career mark of 894.
Alex Ovechkin Returning for Capitals vs. Maple Leafs 40 Days After Broken Leg Injury
Alex Ovechkin is set to return to game action just 40 days after fracturing his left leg. Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in Toronto.
Takeaways: Ovechkin's Return Rejuvenates Capitals For Big Win Over Maple Leafs
The biggest storyline was Alex Ovechkin's return. The 39-year-old had the spotlight on him, and he had a strong showing in his first game back from a fractured left fibula. Ovechkin had three shots on goal and skated 14:20 minutes as Spencer Carbery eased him back into the mix.
Alex Ovechkin Set for Imminent Return to Capitals Lineup
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to make his much-anticipated return to the lineup either Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs or Sunday facing the Detroit Red Wings after missing five weeks with a broken fibula.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to return from injury in Toronto
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, and the Capitals will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Ovechkin returns for Capitals against Maple Leafs
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin will resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, NHLN, MNMT2).
Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals captain to return Saturday from broken leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is ready to resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record after missing 16 games with a broken leg.
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night
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Capitals HC Carbery praises Leafs’ elite defence, why players aren’t worried about Ovechkin’s record chase
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Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery Perfectly Describes What Is Different About The Craig Berube-Led Maple Leafs
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Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
706). Welcoming him back to enter the second half will be a shot in the arm, according to head coach Spencer Carbery.