Ovechkin could return for Capitals at Maple Leafs

Captials' Alexander Ovechkin Trending Towards Returning vs Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is on track to make an expedited return to the ice after suffering a fractured fibula in mid-November. Although a final decision is not expected to be made until Saturday,
Alex Ovechkin injury: Capitals star trending in 'right direction' for return
Ovechkin, who's chasing Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record, took part in a full practice Friday at the Capitals' facility, skating on his regular line with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas.
All signs point to Alex Ovechkin's return against Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals fans can look forward to Saturday night's marquee matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of the newest injury update on a star player.
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in Toronto.
Ovechkin could return for Capitals at Maple Leafs on Saturday
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin could resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, NHLN, MNMT2).
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full practice for Capitals, could return to game action soon
Ovechkin led the league with 15 goals in 18 games before getting injured last month. He is now 27 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals that was once considered unapproachable.
Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Saturday return
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated with his regular linemates in practice Friday and could return to the ice for Saturday's visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to ESPN.
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