The Washington Capitals return home to face the Buffalo Sabres, with an emotional boost from color commentator Craig Laughlin, who is back after open-heart surgery. The team is looking to rebound from a two-game losing streak, having lost their last games to the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild. Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, needing just six more goals to achieve the milestone. Lindy Ruff encourages excitement about Ovechkin's potential for a standout performance today with a double hat trick in view.
I feel fantastic. It's been a long journey. It's been mentally and physically challenging, but I feel like I've been set up for this date. I wanted to come back and it's worked out just perfectly with the doctors and everyone surrounding me.
The Capitals come into today's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on a rare two-game losing streak after catching L's in both of their road games against the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild.
Alex Ovechkin enters today's game with 889 goals, 6 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Lindy Ruff says don't count Ovi out on a double hat trick today.
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