Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has sustained a broken left fibula, sidelining him for four to six weeks. This injury interrupts his chase for Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.
Ovechkin's injury occurred during a collision with Jack McBain, and his teammates expressed their disappointment, noting the rarity of him being hurt. Despite his physical playing style, Ovechkin has been remarkably durable throughout his career.
Before his injury, Ovechkin was leading the league with 15 goals in 18 games, on track to break the record in February.
