- ABC News
- November 19, 2024
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left their 6-2 win at Utah on Monday because of a lower body injury, after scoring twice to move to within 27 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said Ovechkin was being evaluated after the game and the team would know more about his status Tuesday. Ovechkin's last shift ended at 5:30 of the third period after a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain. As both players turned toward a loose puck, their left knees collided. Ovechkin slid on the ice on his stomach in pain before being helped to the Washington bench. He eventually took a twirl on the ice before limping off. "Yeah, that sucks. You hate to see it. He's been absolutely on fire and huge for our team. He's been playing incredible hockey," Capitals forward Nic Dowd said. Though the collision appeared accidental, Capitals forward Tom Wilson challenged and fought McBain later in the period. McBain...