Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky goal record receives major setback

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chasing Wayne Gretzky goal record receives major setback (Source - Imagn)

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s historic pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal-scoring record has hit a significant roadblock. The 39-year-old winger sustained a lower-leg injury during last night’s game in Utah, where the Capitals secured a victory fueled by two Ovechkin goals.

The Capitals have announced that Ovechkin is listed as week-to-week and will undergo further evaluation with team physicians in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.