The Washington Capitals announced yesterday that Alexander Ovechkin will miss a few games with a lower-body injury.

He will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

The forward missed practice and last game against the Vegas Golden Knights, where the Capitals lost 6-2.

In 48 games so far this season, Ovechkin has 52 points, including 30 goals.

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JANUARY 22 |254 RESPONSES
Disaster for the Washington Capitals

Do you believe Ovechkin will beat Gretzky's goal record?

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No
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