Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has begun skating again as he recovers from a broken leg, marking his first time on the ice since the injury. Coach Spencer Carbery noted that this is a positive step in Ovechkin's recovery, although no specific timeline for his return has been provided.

Ovechkin was performing well before his injury, scoring 15 goals in 18 games, and is now 27 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record. The Capitals are currently leading the Eastern Conference and have won four consecutive games without their captain.