Alex Ovechkin's Leg Injury

NHL legend Alex Ovechkin was injured in Utah. Here’s how long he’ll be out
Alex Ovechkin will be out for quite sometime. The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that the NHL legend will miss 4-6 weeks after he fractured his left fibula Monday night against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.
Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury
Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.
Alex Ovechkin’s record chase put on hold by fractured fibula in Capitals injury crusher
Alex Ovechkin has a fracture to his left fibula and is expected to miss four to six weeks in an early-season gut punch for the Capitals. The Capitals star was originally placed on injured reserved and listed as week-to-week after he collided with Utah forward Jack McBain during the third period of Monday’s game on the road.
Alex Ovechkin's injury amidst Wayne Gretzky record hunt left NHL fans distraught
On Monday, Ovechkin was pulled in the third period from the Washington Capitals’ game against the Utah Hockey Club due to an injury. Ovechkin and Jack McBain collided knee-on-knee in the middle of the ice on accident and the Capitals forward had to be helped off the ice after the hit.
Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week
The Washington Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve and recalled fellow Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from the minors.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Broken Leg Puts Record Chase in Jeopardy
Ovechkin suffered his leg injury during Monday’s win over the Utah Hockey Club. With Washington's definitive timeframe for his return to the ice, the veteran will be forced to remain sidelined for more than a month and thus put his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record on pause.
Alex Ovechkin scores two more goals, ties NHL goalie record before apparent leg injury
The 39-year-old Russian scored on Connor Ingram, the 178th different goaltender he’s scored on in his 20-year NHL career. That tied a league record held by Jaromir Jagr.
After injury, could Alex Ovechkin break Gretzky record at Bruins in Boston?
When the Capitals announced on Thursday that Alex Ovechkin had a broken tibia and would miss 4-6 weeks, astute Bruins fans started checking their calendars and doing math. Ovechkin, who has 868 career goals,
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Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
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Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured fibula: What it means for Capitals, goal record chase
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NHL great Wayne Gretzky says Alex Ovechkin has been ‘exceptional' for hockey as he nears goals record
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky said Alex Ovechkin has been exceptional for the game of hockey. The "Great One" said all ...
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2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin week-to-week, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out
The 2024-25 NHL season is officially underway with a few weeks in the books. With the season now over a month old, a few teams are dealing with significant injuries. Washington Capitals star Alex ...