Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin is currently sidelined with a lower leg injury, classified as 'week to week' by the team. The injury occurred during a game against the Utah Hockey Club, where Ovechkin collided with Jack McBain.

Ovechkin, who has been in excellent form, leading the NHL with 15 goals this season, faces a challenging recovery as the Capitals aim to maintain their position atop the Metropolitan Division without their star player.