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Ovechkin update: No better, no worse
After returning to practice Thursday, Alex Ovechkin did not taking the pre-game skate at BankAtlantic Center this morning. That doesn't necessarily mean he's had a setback, but when asked how he's feeling today, he said only, "Same." Ovechkin is expected to miss at least the next two games with a strain near his left shoulder. "It's getting better every day," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "But [in terms] of percentages or degrees, I don't know. He might be one percent better. It's going to take time. He ...
Ovechkin goes global with IMG
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Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury rehab
Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury rehab
sports.yahoo.com — Injured Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin (notes) was watching Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers with Mike Green (notes) (also injured) in one of the rooms of the Verizon Center the press box. He later met with some young fans ... (more) Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury ...
Ovechkin skates, but Caps focus on mistakes
Ovechkin skates, but Caps focus on mistakes
washingtontimes.com — Corey Masisak SUNRISE, Fla. | It certainly looks as if the Washington Capitals will be without Alex Ovechkin for at least two more games, so they're going to have more chances to show they can play well without him. A shot to prove Wednesday's ... (more) Ovechkin skates, but Caps focus on mistakes
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