WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 09: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals reacts to a call during the game against the Winnipeg Jets at the Verizon Center on February 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Alex Ovechkin Injury: Capitals Star To Play Friday Vs. Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin missed Wednesday's game against the Ottawa Senators, but practiced on Thursday and Friday morning and will be in the lineup at Verizon Center against Montreal Friday night.
Alex Ovechkin Injury: Capitals Star To Play Friday Vs. Canadiens
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Alex Ovechkin Injury: Capitals Star To Return Friday Vs. Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin missed Wednesday's game due to a lower body injury, but the Washington Capitals star is expected to return for Friday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens. He skated a bit at practice on Friday before making the decision to play in Friday night's contest.
Ovechkin told the media that was he was "ready to go" following Friday's practice, according to SB Nation DC.
"We just try a couple days ago skating and I don't feel well," Ovechkin said. "Last night, I don't feel. Today, I feel normal."
Just to be certain that nothing was lost in translation, Dale Hunter confirmed that Ovechkin will be in the lineup against the Canadiens.
Dale Hunter confirms that Alex Ovechkin will indeed return to the lineup for the #Caps Friday.
— Adam Vingan (@Adam_KOL) February 24, 2012
Ovechkin missed Wednesday's game and Thursday's practice -- though he did skate for about 15 minutes prior, according to reports -- after suffering an apparent injury on Monday.
For more on Ovi and the Caps, check out Washington Capitals blog Japers' Rink and SB Nation DC.
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Alex Ovechkin Injury: Capitals Star Misses Game Vs. Senators With Lower-Body Ailment
Alex Ovechkin missed Wednesday's game against the Ottawa Senators, but practiced on Thursday morning.
