Capitals say Alex Ovechkin is a game-time decision for Saturday vs. Devils originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin may miss Saturday’s game against the Devils, the team announced. It’s unknown as to the reason, but he took a maintenance day at practice Friday.
Carl Hagelin also took a maintenance day at Friday’s practice for an undisclosed reason.
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Ovechkin has struggled of late and has just one goal in his last seven games with three assists. He hasn’t scored at even strength since Feb. 7 against the Flyers.
Ovechkin has six goals and 10 assists this year, good for third in both goals and assists.
If Ovechkin is out of the lineup, Daniel Sprong figures most likely to enter the lineup in his place as the lines would likely be shuffled once again. Sprong has played in 10 games this season and has two goals and one assist.