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Washington Head Coach Laviolette Doesn’t Expect Ovechkin To Return Within Next Week

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Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced after the team’s morning skate prior to Tuesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes that captain Alex Ovechkin is not expected to return within the next week. It was announced earlier that the 37-year-old will be away from Washington to tend to a family matter and the health of a loved one.

The AP’s Stephen Whyno noted in the piece he tweeted that “It could be several days if he needs to fly to Russia, where his parents and other family members live. Travel restrictions in place amid Russia’s war in Ukraine have stopped all direct flights between North America and Moscow.”

With Ovechkin away, Washington subsequently recalled left-wing Joe Snively from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Washington hosts the Florida Panthers on Thursday before the 2023 NHL Stadium Series at Carter-Finley Stadium vs. Carolina on Saturday. Though, it sounds like Ovechkin will likely miss both.

Left-wing Anthony Mantha will return vs. Carolina on Tuesday after missing Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks due to illness.

By Harrison Brown

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