Ovechkin returns to practice after injury

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin has suffered an injury to his lower body, according to journalist Sammy Silver.

Consensus

Alexander Ovechkin sustained a lower-body injury.
Ovechkin missed two preseason games for the Washington Capitals.
Ovechkin participated in his first training session after the injury on September 23.
The injury occurred before the start of the 2024–2025 NHL season.
Ovechkin has played for the Washington Capitals since 2005.
Ovechkin is 41 years old.
Ovechkin's return to play was under observation and evaluation.
The Washington Capitals' first regular-season game is scheduled for October 3.

Ovechkin trained on the ice for 15 minutes. — vesti
Ovechkin's representative stated that his health is normal. — riamo
Ovechkin did not play in the preseason game against Boston on September 21 and will not play in the game against Philadelphia on September 22. — kommerasant
Ovechkin expressed feelings of being a 'fool' due to the uncertainty around Russian athletes' participation in international competitions. — vm
Ovechkin missed the preseason game against Boston, which took place on the night of September 21. — tg_tass_agency
Ovechkin's participation in the upcoming preseason games depends on daily health assessments. — kommerasant
Ovechkin will be evaluated until the end of the week to determine his availability for the remaining preseason games. — kommerasant
Ovechkin's return is expected imminently. — vm
The coach will decide by the end of two training days whether Ovechkin will play in the home preseason game against Boston on September 25 or the final preseason game in Philadelphia on September 26. — kommerasant