Alex Ovechkin News

Harvey Fialkov, filling in for Steve Gorten today... Forward Radek Dvorak, who tore an MCL in his left knee a few weeks ago, skated with the team today for the first time and while he won't play tonight against the Capitals, he may play tomorrow night.

Tomas Fleischmann scored twice during a five-goal third period, and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 7-4 Saturday night for a sweep of their home-and-home series.

Zach Parise could pass Alex Ovechkin for the league lead in shots, but probably not Wednesday night.

SUNRISE, FLA. -- Just when it seemed Washington's injury woes couldn't get any worse, they did.

With the team already missing two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin, defensemen Mike Green and Jeff Schultz both went down with injuries Friday night at BankAtlantic Center, where the short-handed Capitals gutted out a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

Brendan Morrison scored twice, Tyler Sloan and Brian Pothier each tallied once and goaltender Jose Theodore was occasionally spectacular in making 28 saves to snap Washington's three-game losing streak. But the Capitals' collective health was their biggest concern as the players and coaches headed back home for Saturday night's rematch against Florida at Verizon Center.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot in the second period against the Boston Bruins on October 1, 2009 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

SUNRISE, FLA. -- Alex Ovechkin was one of the first Washington Capitals on the ice for practice at BankAtlantic Center and was wearing his full complement of equipment and carrying his stick.

It took only a few minutes for the two-time MVP to realize that he's not quite ready to return to the lineup.

After tapping a teammate's pass into an empty net, Ovechkin, who was practicing for the first time since suffering a strain near his left shoulder Sunday, jokingly began to celebrate. But he couldn't raise his arms much above his chest, and moments later, he put his stick on the bench.

What to expect Wednesday in the NHL: Ovechkin hopes for early return Life without Alex Ovechkin starts Wednesday for the Washington Capitals.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are both on a roll -- and they hope to stay that way when the New York Islanders come to the Verizon Center on Friday night in one of eight games on the NHL schedule .

It's scary to think about a Caps team with Alex Ovechkin. The Capitals start tonight's game without OV for only the 5th time since he entered the league.

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The Washington Capitals will try to end a two-game slide without the services of superstar Alex Ovechkin when they visit the New Jersey Devils for tonight's battle at Prudential Center.

The Washington Capitals dona t have a problem with talent, coaching, or ownership.

THE CANADIAN PRESS Alex Ovechkin's star continues to rise. The Washington Capitals forward signed with IMG on Monday, agreeing to a deal that gives the powerful sports marketing company control of his management, sponsorship and licensing opportunities.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Craig Anderson, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for October.

Ovechkin has sixth multi-goal game : Alexander Ovechkin got Washington off to a good start.

The Washington Capitals will try to rebound from a close loss and extend their point streak to nine games when they welcome the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets for today's clash at Verizon Center.

Alex Ovechkin's inability to score on 18 shots against Steve Mason last season helped the Blue Jackets goaltender win NHL rookie of the year honors.

The CBC's Mike Milbury did his best to stake his claim as Don Cherry's successor by making a succession claim of wacky proportions, suggesting that Red Wings legend Gordie Howe no longer deserves the trademarked moniker of "Mr. Hockey" because Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin and the league's present cadre of young superstars have ...

Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

The New York Islanders will try to post back-to-back victories for the first time since last March when they visit the streaking Washington Capitals tonight at Verizon Center.