Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since his father’s death.
The 37-year-old captain had been away from the team since Feb. 14 following the passing of Mikhail Ovechkin, 71, whose funeral was held Saturday in Moscow.
The Capitals lost all four games in Ovechkin’s absence and were outscored 16-7.
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 22, 2023
Washington’s next game is Thursday at home against the Anaheim Ducks.
Ovechkin has recorded team-leading totals in goals (32) and points (54) in 54 games this season. With 812 career goals, the three-time Hart Trophy winner trails only Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky (894) on the NHL’s career list.
–Field Level Media
