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Alex Ovechkin Leaves Capitals’ First Camp Skate Early, Listed Day-to-Day With Lower-Body Issue

The team called the evaluation precautionary, with his availability to be determined ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener.

May 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) controls the puck in front of Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) as Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) chases in the second period in game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ovechkin left the ice early on the first day of camp to be evaluated for a lower-body issue, the team said.
  • Head coach Spencer Carbery characterized the move as precautionary, called the issue nothing significant, and listed him day-to-day.
  • The 40-year-old did not take the skate test Thursday, with some veterans reported to have completed theirs before camp in the final year such tests are allowed.
  • He begins the season at 897 goals—three shy of 900—and nine games from 1,500, adding importance to careful workload management.
  • Camp continued with Martin Fehervary and Justin Sourdif in no-contact jerseys, Sonny Milano taking full contact, and the preseason opener scheduled for Sept. 21 in Boston.