BREAKING: More details emerge about Ovechkin's absence
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has left the team to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one. The announcement was made by the team's Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian MacLellan.
It was initially unclear how long Ovechkin would be absent, but head coach Peter Laviolette has now confirmed that he will be out for the "foreseeable future" with no expectation of his return for at least a week.
"Washington Capitals Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian MacLellan has announced that captain Alex Ovechkin will be absent from the team to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one."
- Capitals
- Capitals
"We expect Ovechkin to be out for a while, and we don't expect to see him back in a week minimum."
- Laviolette
- Laviolette
Ovi will miss the upcoming "Stadium Series" game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Teammate T.J. Oshie shared that Ovechkin addressed the team this morning, allowing players to offer their support in person. The situation appears to be serious, and the team wishes Ovechkin and his loved ones all the best during this time.
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14 FEVRIER | 271 ANSWERS BREAKING: More details emerge about Ovechkin's absence Do you believe Ovi will miss more than 2 weeks? | ||
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