Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back from the NHL’s Christmas break
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record should be back on very soon.
Signs point to Ovechkin returning to the Washington Capitals' lineup on Saturday night at the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg. Ovechkin skated with regular linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas and took part in power play drills in practice Friday.
Coach Spencer Carbery said things were trending the right way for Ovechkin but wanted to see how the 39-year-old comes out of a full practice before making a decision Saturday.
Ovechkin led the league with 15 goals in 18 games before getting injured last month. He is now 27 away from breaking Gretzky's mark of 894 goals that was once considered unapproachable.
