Alex Ovechkin suffers setback with injury just before Capitals' camp kicks off
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Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin made an unexpected exit during Monday's morning skate, sparking concerns just days before the official start of training camp.
The skate seemed routine until Ovechkin, having just completed his warm-up, joined the first drill of the session. He pulled back suddenly, grimacing in pain, and made his way directly to the bench.
He didn't even finish the drill. Just headed straight for the bench, received a few pats on the back from teammates, and then went right to the locker room.
The incident was captured by fans and media, with no updates yet on his condition. "Ovechkin hasn't returned to the ice," leaving everyone wondering whether this injury could impact his participation in training camp, which begins Thursday.
At 39 years old, Ovechkin is on the brink of another monumental season, chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. With 843 career goals, he's just 42 away from overtaking Gretzky, and all eyes are on his pursuit as he enters his 20th season. Ovechkin recently returned from Russia, where he spent the offseason training.
While no official word has come out about the severity of Ovechkin's discomfort, Washington fans and the hockey world will be waiting anxiously to hear updates ahead of the team's off-ice testing and physicals, scheduled for Wednesday.
Source: The Hockey News
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