Ovi’s Absence: Cap's Depth Tested with Dubois Shining and Thompson Standing Tall Against the Avalanche

Alex Ovechkin is sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks due to a fractured left fibula, a significant loss for the Capitals as he has only missed 59 games in his 20-year career, with injury-related absences being notably rare. Before the injury, he was enjoying an outstanding season, leading the NHL with 15 goals in 18 games and closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record. The injury occurred during a game in Utah, and while surgery isn’t needed, the timeline for his return remains uncertain. In his absence, head coach Spencer Carbery has emphasized maintaining team energy and focus. Players like Dylan Strome and Connor McMichael have stepped up, and the defense remains strong, led by John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun. In a recent match against the Colorado Avalanche, the Capitals lost 2-1, with Pierre-Luc Dubois scoring their only goal and goaltender Logan Thompson making 24 saves on 26 shots, showcasing the team's need to rally together during this challenging period. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! I ndeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed. Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON . Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.