Status of Capitals star Alex Ovechkin still unknown
The status of Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin will be firmed up in the hours leading up to Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting New York Rangers.
Ovechkin, 36, is dealing with a lower-body injury, according to the club.
Ovechkin was injured during last Friday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He collided with Philadelphia's Travis Konecny and was noticeably ailing while ska