The Capitals captain continues to recover from a broken leg.
ARLINGTON, V.A. — After a rough loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals got back to work with an intense practice on Wednesday. And before the skate, captain Alex Ovechkin took the ice again as he continues his recovery from a broken leg.
Ovechkin's still skating on his own, but this time, was in a no-contact jersey and full gear. His timeline of 4-6 weeks remains the same, but it's another step in the right direction for the 39-year-old.
"Just part of his progression," head coach Spencer Carbery said.
At practice, Washington addressed small-area situations and odd-man breaks, while working hard at both ends of the ice. Tom Wilson did not skate due to maintenance.
For Carbery, getting the Capitals back on the ice for a full skate after their game was necessary as the team needs to improve in several different areas.
"Just felt like we needed to get a good skate in today… some things that we need to do a better job of," Carbery said.
The bench boss also noted that his team has played better on the road than at home, and that's a habit that he wants to try and get out of quickly.
After the practice, Charlie Lindgren and Nic Dowd, with their respective programs Lindy's Lineup and Dowd's Crowd, hosted around 60 children for their annual So Kids SOAR adaptive skate.
So Kids SOAR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the D.C. Metro area that empowers youth with disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. So Kids SOAR also provides free adaptive athletic, recreational and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities.