Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals HC gives a brief on forward’s status after knee-on-knee collision

Alex Ovechkin injury update from Capitals HC - Image via Getty

In the game between Washington Capitals and Utah Hockey Club on Monday night, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was forced to leave after a concerning knee-on-knee collision with Utah forward Jack McBain.

The incident occurred in the third period as McBain carried the puck through the Capitals' zone. Ovechkin moved in to make a defensive play, but their knees collided, sending Ovechkin crashing to the ice.