Alex Ovechkin is currently week-to-week due to a lower left leg injury sustained during a game against the Utah team. His absence could hinder his chase for Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record. The Washington Capitals plan to have him evaluated further upon returning home.

Ovechkin, who scored twice before his injury, leads the league with 15 goals this season and is just 27 goals shy of surpassing Gretzky's total of 894. Known for his durability, the 39-year-old has only missed 35 games due to injury over his lengthy career.