Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Sat. return

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin practices, could return vs. Maple Leafs
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was a full participant in practice Friday and could return to the lineup Saturday night against the Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg.
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.
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back from the NHL’s Christmas break
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 Injury Update: Captain Could Return For Capitals Against Maple Leafs
The 39-year-old fractured his left fibula in a leg-on-leg collision with Jack McBain back on Nov. 18 against Utah Hockey Club. He worked his way back little by little, skating on his own before eventually joining the group and upgrading to contact drills.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Returns to Ice
The Washington Capitals' captain returned to his normal spot in the lineup at practice, indicating he's ready to return.
Capitals provide encouraging Alex Ovechkin injury update as star forward practices with team ahead of Maple Leafs clash
The Caps record now stands at 23-9-2 (48 points) and are placed second in the Metropolitan division, one point behind the leading New Jersey Devils. The seemingly imminent return of Ovechkin will certainly be welcomed by the Capitals as they attempt to move past the Devils in their pursuit of the division title.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Practicing on top line
Ovechkin (fibula) is practicing in his regular spot on the top line Friday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Capitals Issue Timeframe for Alex Ovechkin's Imminent Return
The 38-year-old Ovechkin is expected to make his return before the New Year and is currently sitting at 868 goals, just 26 shy of tying the record. Assuming he returns on Dec. 28, Ovechkin would have 50 games left this season to close the gap.
Capitals Notebook: Ovechkin Back On Top Line & Power Play As He Gears Up For Return, Eller Also Back
The Washington Capitals could see Alex Ovechkin back in the mix sooner rather than later, as the captain ramped things up with the team returning from its holiday break on Friday. Ovechkin was a full go once again at practice and skated on the top line with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas,
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