Alex Ovechkin - Set to play Thursday Ovechkin (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup when the Caps face off with Boston on Thursday. Impact Ovechkin has been dealing with his lower-body injury throughout training camp, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him playing in the team's last two preseason tilts. All eyes will be on the veteran winger to open the year, as he needs just three more tallies to reach the 900-goal mark. Currently, the club's Oct. 14 clash with the Lightning is the favorite for that milestone to fall.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE