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Capitals Handed Massive Injury Update on Thursday

Russian forward and Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin completed a full practice, journalist Sammy Silber reported on social media.“Alex Ovechkin is on the ice before practice. He’s dealing with a day-to-day, lower-body injury,” Silber wrote.Silber later published an update for…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 7:50 PM
Capitals Handed Massive Injury Update on Thursday
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Ovechkin completed a full Washington Capitals practice following a day-to-day lower-body injury.
  • Head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed Ovechkin participated in the entire session with no limitations.
  • Ovechkin had previously left practice early on September 23 as a precaution due to minor discomfort.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin completed a full practice on Thursday after previously managing a day-to-day lower-body injury. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery expressed optimism, confirming that Ovechkin participated fully in the session without having to sit out any drills ahead of the upcoming season.

The update comes after the veteran forward left practice early as a precaution on September 23 due to minor discomfort. Ovechkin skated on the first line alongside Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard as he prepares for his 22nd NHL season.

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