The Washington Capitals announced a terrible health update for their captain Alex Oveckhin.
Ovechkin Will Miss Tonight's Game After Lower-Body Injury
This season has possible been the hardest so far in Alex Ovechkin's career. After a tough start and a major drop in point production, he faces another setback on his quest to reach Wayne Gretzky's record.
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He will miss tonight's game agains the New York Rangers and could miss some more because of a lower-body injury.
Here's the Capitals' official announcement:
#Caps captain Alex Ovechkin is out for today's game versus the New York Rangers (lower body).