Capitals news: Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut
Alex Ovechkin is healthy enough for Friday, and that was the part he cared about. Speaking after Wednesday’s practice, the Capitals captain addressed missing the preseason with a lower-body injury and framed it as the right call ahead of his 22nd NHL season. “I feel okay, but it sucks that I miss games,” Ovechkin told reporters . “I’d rather feel […] The post Capitals news: Alex Ovechkin sounds…
Alex Ovechkin is cleared to play in the Capitals' season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, marking his 22nd NHL season. The Capitals captain addressed his absence from the preseason due to a lower-body injury, stating that he would rather start the season healthy rather than risk another injury. Ovechkin expressed excitement about facing the defending Stanley Cup champions, calling it a "good battle for us."
He welcomed the challenge of starting the season with two back-to-back games against Carolina and Tampa. The shortened training camp added another layer of difficulty, as players had less time to prepare compared to previous seasons. Ovechkin noted that the reshaped roster, which includes Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, gives Spencer Carbery more options.
He also dismissed preseason power play questions, emphasizing that they do not count once the games begin. Historically, Ovechkin's 22-year tenure with one team will make him the fifth and sixth player to achieve this milestone, and he will surpass Walter Johnson as the longest-tenured athlete in Washington sports history.
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