- ABC News
- November 21, 2024
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of a fractured left fibula, the team announced Thursday. The injury pauses Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. On Tuesday, the Capitals had said Ovechkin would be week-to-week with what was then described as a lower-body injury. He was expected to meet with team physicians Wednesday before getting a more complete diagnosis. The 39-year-old superstar left winger exited the team's 6-2 win Monday against the Utah Hockey Club after colliding with Utah forward Jack McBain. With 14:30 remaining in the third period, Ovechkin and McBain turned toward a loose puck before their left knees connected with each other. Ovechkin dropped to the ice where he was on his hands and a knee. He tried to balance himself to get up but remained on the ice for a few more seconds. A Capitals athletic trainer came onto the ice and helped escort Ovechkin, who...