Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is sidelined with a lower leg injury and is considered week-to-week. He sustained the injury during a recent game against Utah after a collision with Jack McBain, leaving him just 27 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record.

Ovechkin, who has been enjoying a remarkable start to the season, currently leads the NHL in goals. His absence could impact the Capitals, who are performing strongly in the Eastern Conference.