Ovechkin held the first full training after the injury
Ovechkin worked out the entire training session with the team without missing any exercises. The coach admitted the participation of the hockey player in one of the remaining pre-season matches
Russian striker Alexander Ovechkin was able to conduct a full ice training with the “Washington Capitals” after receiving three days ago injury “lower body”, reports The Hockey News.
Ovechkin went on the ice the day before, but quickly completed his training.
On Thursday, before the start of the team's main training session, the 41-year-old Ovechkin had an individual warm-up on the ice, after which he took a place in the first link along with Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard.
"It's a good sign," said team head coach Spencer Carbury. He was in full training and he didn’t have to miss anything.
Carbery noted that there is a possibility of Ovechkin’s participation in the upcoming pre-season match with the Boston Bruins, but the final decision will be made after consultation with medical staff. According to him, Ovechkin will play only in one of the two remaining games before the start of the season.
The first game in the regular championship of the NHL "Washington" will play on October 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
