Athletistic / Hockey. The Washington Capitals coaching staff has yet to make a decision on whether team captain Alexander Ovechkin will participate in the NHL regular season game against the Los Angeles Kings. This was reported by journalist Tariq El-Bashir with reference to the team’s head coach, Spencer Carbery.

According to the journalist, the decision will be made directly during the pre-match warm-up. Coaches will assess the condition of the 38-year-old team captain.

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It was previously reported that Ovechkin missed Washington’s practice due to health issues.

The meeting between Washington and Los Angeles will take place today, January 7. Starts at 23:00 Moscow time.

The 38-year-old forward has appeared in 37 NHL games this season. He scored 25 (8+17) points.


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