Alex Ovechkin could return to lineup

Alex Ovechkin Set for Imminent Return to Capitals Lineup
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to make his much-anticipated return to the lineup either Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs or Sunday facing the Detroit Red Wings after missing five weeks with a broken fibula.
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record should be back on very soon. Signs point to Ovechkin returning to the Washington Capitals' lineup on Saturday night at the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg.
Alex Ovechkin could return to lineup as Capitals visit Leafs
Washington's Alex Ovechkin might play, but Toronto's Auston Matthews is expected to be out again on Saturday night when the Capitals visit the Maple Leafs.
Ovechkin could return for Capitals at Maple Leafs on Saturday
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin could resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, NHLN, MNMT2).
Alex Ovechkin Injury Update: Captain Could Return For Capitals Against Maple Leafs
The 39-year-old fractured his left fibula in a leg-on-leg collision with Jack McBain back on Nov. 18 against Utah Hockey Club. He worked his way back little by little, skating on his own before eventually joining the group and upgrading to contact drills.
Capitals expecting massive Alex Ovechkin boost vs. Leafs
The Capitals are second overall in the Metropolitan Division and are on the verge of getting Alex Ovechkin back in the lineup.
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Trending Towards Returning vs Maple Leafs
Although a final decision is not expected to be made until Saturday, Ovechkin is trending towards a return against the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery.
The Caps survived without Alex Ovechkin. To thrive, they need him.
The Capitals’ encouraging performance without Alex Ovechkin proves that they are a good team — and that they will probably reach new heights when he returns.
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