Ovechkin Returns to Capitals for First Practice
Alexander Ovechkin skated with Washington teammates on 14 September after his off-season in Russia, ahead of camp opening 17 September and the season starting 29 September.
Alexander Ovechkin took part in his first practice with the Washington Capitals on 14 September, having returned to the United States on 10 September after spending the off-season in Russia.
Journalist Sammy Silber posted footage of the session on X, showing Ovechkin back on the ice with his team-mates. Washington's training camp formally opens on 17 September, with the new NHL season starting on 29 September.
The coming campaign will be his 22nd in the league.
Ovechkin holds the NHL regular-season goals record with 929. Including play-off goals, his career total stands at 1,006, second only to Wayne Gretzky's 1,016.
Among those training alongside him were four new arrivals at the club: Alex Tuch, Boone Jenner, Jordan Kyrou and Vincent Dearne.
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