Washington Capitals' Ovechkin out after crashing into boards
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the leading goal-scorer in the NHL and the league's reigning MVP, left Tuesday night's game against the Bruins after awkwardly crashing into the boards following a hook from Boston defenceman Zdeno Chara.
Capitals star left wing Alex Ovechkin will return to Washington early this week to prepare for a shortened 2012-13 season, according to his IMG agent, David Abrutyn.