Max Pacioretty Returns to Ice for Capitals After Achilles Injury

The six-time 30-goal scorer's comeback could boost the struggling Washington team's scoring record.

Max Pacioretty, a six-time 30-goal scorer, has returned to the ice for the Washington Capitals after re-tearing his right Achilles tendon.
Pacioretty's return comes as the Capitals struggle as one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league.
The Capitals signed Pacioretty last summer, knowing he wouldn't be ready for at least the first quarter of the season.
Pacioretty's recovery program involved resuming skating in early November and gradually ramping up to practicing with the team.
Despite the injury, Pacioretty is confident he has more hockey in him and wants to continue playing as long as he can.