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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Scores 10th Goal Of Season Off Perfect Dylan Strome Pass

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Two points in Saturday's loss Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact The 38-year-old winger was the main reason the Capitals even earned a point from the game. With his team down 4-2, Ovie blasted a shot past jake Oettinger with exactly two minutes left in the third period, then helped set up Dylan Strome for the tying tally 77 seconds later. Ovechkin has found a groove over the last month, and he'll head into the All-Star break with three goals and 11 points over the last 11 games, including two goals and two assists on the power play.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Assist in return from injury Ovechkin (lower body) picked up an assist Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Blues in his return to the lineup after missing three games.

Impact Ovie played 15:25 in his return, and the assist increased his point streak to seven games and eight points (two goals, six assists). Ovechkin has picked up his scoring pace after a slow start and has 28 points in 40 games. But he has just eight goals, which seriously slows down his quest to overtake Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal lead. Ovie's last goal came Jan. 2, and he's 64 goals from tying the Great One who holds the record with 894 goals.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Ovechkin (lower body) will draw back into Washington's lineup for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ovechkin missed Washington's previous three contests due to the injury. He has eight goals and 27 points in 38 outings this campaign. Ovechkin is projected to play alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson in his return.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin return near as Capitals face Blues Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin has been working his way back from a minor lower-leg injury that caused him to miss three games.He...

JANUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Practices Wednesday Ovechkin (lower body) participated in Wednesday's full practice, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Coach Spencer Carbery described Ovechkin's work Wednesday as a "positive step." The Capitals star forward has missed Washington's last three games and his status for Thursday's contest against St. Louis remains undetermined. Ovechkin has eight goals and 27 points in 39 outings this season. When he's ready to return, he should serve on the top line and first power-play unit.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Ovechkin (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Anaheim, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ovechkin will miss his third straight contest despite taking part in Tuesday's morning skate. The 38-year-old winger has accounted for eight goals, 27 points, 139 shots on net and 66 hits over 39 contests this campaign. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Blues.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Ovechkin (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Anaheim on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ovechkin took part in Tuesday's morning skate, but he'll nonetheless be a game-time call versus the Ducks. The 38-year-old vet has picked up eight goals and 27 points through 39 contests this campaign.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin's decline, the Jets, and other compelling storylines from the first half of the NHL season - The Boston Globe Alex Ovechkin began the season with 822 goals, needing 73 to eclipse Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark. The 38-year-old winger still needs 65.

JANUARY 15 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin ruled out vs. Rangers Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury when he was scratched for Sunday’s contes...

JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out Sunday Ovechkin (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Postreports.

Impact Ovechkin will miss the back half of a home-and-home set with the Rangers as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury sustained during a 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Jan. 5. The 38-year-old has a chance to return Tuesday against the Ducks, so fantasy managers should check back for updates in the interim. Max Pacioretty is expected to fill in on the top line alongside Dylan Strome and T.J. Oshie in the interim.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to play Saturday Ovechkin (lower body) will not play versus the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Ovechkin will miss his first game of the season. He has been hot of late, as he is on a six-game point streak. Ovechkin has had trouble finding the back of the net this season, scoring only eight times, while adding 19 assists in 39 games. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Playing through injury Ovechkin (lower body) is considered "touch and go" according to coach Spencer Carbery against the Rangers on Saturday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ovechkin was a game-time decision against Seattle on Thursday but still managed to suit up, logging 16:40 of ice time on his way to a sixth straight game with a point. The world-class winger is clearly playing through something right now and with a back-to-back versus the Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, it could make sense for the Caps to rest Ovechkin for one of those two games.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Ovechkin (lower body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Kraken, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Ovechkin was deemed a game-time decision, but it looks like he's set to play in his usual top-line role. The 38-year-old has two goals and four assists during his active five-game point streak, but he'll have a tough test in trying to solve Joey Daccord, who has been red-hot lately.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Ovechkin (lower body) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Seattle, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Ovechkin was a participant at morning practice, but he went off the ice on numerous occasions to speak to the training staff before returning to skate. Ovechkin was injured Friday, but managed to play Sunday. He is on a five-game point streak, and has eight goals and 26 points in 38 games this season. Check close to puck drop to see if Ovechkin is active Thursday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • NHL.COM

Questionable Thursday Ovechkin's (undisclosed) availability for Thursday's game is in doubt, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. The Capitals forward skated Wednesday but didn't participate in th...

Impact Whyno noted that Ovechkin was banged up Friday versus Carolina. However, the 38-year-old remained in the lineup for Sunday's 4-3 win over LA, registering an assist in 17:29 of ice time. Ovechkin has eight goals and 26 points in 38 outings this year. If he doesn't play Thursday, then Hendrix Lapierre might stay in the lineup despite T.J. Oshie's (upper body) anticipated return.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Nugget: Capitals' Ovechkin Reached 500 Career Goals This Day in 2016 On this day in 2016, Washington Capitals franchise winger Alex Ovechkin scored against the Ottawa Senators, becoming the fifth-fastest playe...

JANUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

JANUARY 10 • SACBEE.COM

Capitals' Dylan Strome Scores Off Give-And-Go With Alex Ovechkin Point Blank To Even Score

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Warming up Sunday Ovechkin (undisclosed) skated in pregame warmups Sunday and appears to be good to go against the Kings, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After missing practice Saturday, Ovechkin was considered a game-time call heading into Sunday's matchup against Los Angeles. However, it appears the 38-year-old winger will ultimately be good to go. Ovechkin is currently riding a four-game point streak, posting two goals and three assists in that span. He's up to eight goals and 25 points through 37 games this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Coach Spencer Carbury said Saturday that Ovechkin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus LA on Sunday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ovechkin sat out practice Saturday in what originally was called a maintenance day. Ovechkin appeared to get hurt in the third period Friday when he got tangled up with Carolina's Jordan Staal. Ovechkin has only seven goals and 25 points in 37 games, averaging only .68 points per game. That is way down from his previous career low of .83 per contest, set in the 2011-12 season. Stay tuned close to puck drop Sunday to see Ovechkin's availability.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Taking maintenance day Ovechkin was held out of Saturday's practice for maintenance reasons, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Ovechkin appeared to get tangled up with Hurricanes center Jordan Staal late in the third period of Friday's 6-2 loss and so the Capitals are giving their captain some extra time to rest up. The 38-year-old is having a down year by his lofty standards with just seven goals and 25 points in 37 games, but Ovechkin is riding a four-game point streak and has notched eight points in his last nine games so some positive regression should be in store as long as he can stay healthy.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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