"Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Washington Capitals captain participated in Tuesday morning's informal skate, joining a large group of his teammates who have already returned to the Washington, DC area, including Tom Wilson, John Carlson, Dylan Strome, and Connor McMichael. According to Russian reporting, Ovechkin flew back to North America from Dubai on Sunday after postponing his return trip for two days."
"Ovechkin, who turns 40 on September 17, is headed into his 21st season with the Capitals and 17th as the team's captain. The league's all-time leading goal scorer sits just three goals away from becoming the first NHL player ever to score 900 goals and just nine games played away from 1,500 in his career. The 2025-26 campaign is the final year of his contract, and he has said he will likely play out the year before deciding on his future with the club."
Alex Ovechkin returned to the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for an informal Tuesday morning skate, joining teammates who have already returned to the Washington area. He flew back from Dubai after postponing his return two days. Players completed skills work and a five-on-five scrimmage, and Ovechkin appeared in high spirits, taking the puck during a faceoff. Turning 40 on September 17, Ovechkin begins his 21st season and 17th as captain, sits three goals shy of 900 and nine games shy of 1,500, and plans to play out his final contract year. Last season he recorded 73 points (44g, 29a) in 65 games despite missing 16 games with a broken leg. Training camp begins September 18.
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