September 16, 2024, 10:04 AM
The Washington Capitals have to cross their fingers Alex Ovechkin is OK after a reported injury scare Monday at an informal skate.
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reported that Ovechkin left the ice during the first drill of the session in apparent discomfort.
Silber says the Russian star then went to the bench before retreating to the dressing room.
The Capitals are slated to have physicals Wednesday before opening training camp Thursday.
Ovechkin, who turns 39 on Tuesday, has 853 career goals, 41 behind Wayne Gretzky’s record.
Ovechkin had 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 games last season.