Alex Ovechkin questionable for Capitals opener vs. Rangers

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Published October 12, 2021 11:19 AM

By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is questionable to play in the Washington Capitals season opener against the New York Rangers on Wednedsay night. Ovechkin is considered day to day with a lower-body injury. The longtime captain was injured early in Washington’s preseason finale last week after bumping into Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny. The Capitals put top center Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve. That means he’ll miss at least the first 10 games of the season.

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