Ovechkin could return for Capitals at Maple Leafs

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.
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).
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Returns to Ice
The Washington Capitals could be getting their captain Alex Ovechkin back as the post-holiday schedule begins. The team has managed to stay atop the Metropolitan Division without Ovi in the lineup, as he's missed the last month with a broken leg.
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.
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Washington has an Eastern Conference-leading 23 wins and owns the highest point percentage in the NHL at .727.
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
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. This bodes well for Ovechkin returning to the lineup Saturday in Toronto. Ovechkin has missed the 16 games since breaking his fibula Nov.
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