Alex Ovechkin Day-to-Day with Lower-Body Injury Ahead of Season

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, less than two weeks before the team's season opener on October 2nd. The 41-year-old, who is entering his 22nd NHL season, missed the Capitals' preseason opener against Boston and did not participate in practice with the non-game group. Last season, Ovechkin played all 82 games, recording 32 goals and 32 assists.