Capitals' Alex Ovechkin ruled out vs. Rangers
Jan 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) juggles the puck to warm up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. credits: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury when he was scratched for Sunday's contest against the host New York Rangers.
Ovechkin did not play for the first time this season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers in Washington. He initially sustained the injury Jan. 5 when his left leg became tangled up with Carolina's Jordan Staal and missed some practices as a precaution due to the injury.
Following Saturday's game, Washington coach Spencer Carbery said there was an "outside chance" the 38-year-old would play Sunday.
Ovechkin has eight goals and 19 assists in 39 games this season and is currently on a six-game points streak. Last season, Ovechkin produced 42 goals and 75 points in 73 games.
—Field Level Media
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