The Washington Capitals have already clinched a playoff birth once again, despite clinching they are in a fight with the Boston Bruins for the number one wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Being just 3 points back, and having quite the tough schedule ahead-New York Islanders twice in a row and their final game of the year against the red hot New York Rangers.
In Washingtons most recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs (Sunday April 24), the Capitals superstar took a hard crash into the end boards after being tripped up on the Toronto Maple Leaf goalies stick.
It seems as if it was identically similar to Connor McDavids past collar bone break injury, and most are in question about Ovechkins well being as well as if he'll be able to play again this season.
We have a update.
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AVRIL 25 | 384 ANSWERS INJURY UPDATE: Alexander Ovechkin Update After Scary Crash.. Do you think Ovechkin was tripped on purpose by the Maple Leafs goaltender? | ||
Yes, what a dirty move! | 165 | 43 % |
No, it was accidental. | 164 | 42.7 % |
I can�t tell, you never know! | 55 | 14.3 % |
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