BREAKING: Major update on Alexander Ovechkin ... not a good one

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Ryan
April 26, 2022 (8:41 PM)

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Earlier today, head coach Peter Laviolette told reporters that Alex Ovechkin would be a game time decision for tonights game against the New York Islanders after leaving the game Sunday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an injury.

Asked if he was at least optimistic Alex Ovechkin would be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs, Peter Laviolette said: "I want to say I hope so, but I don't know. It depends on how things progress with him, so it's day to day right now."� Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) April 26, 2022

Well, it looks like he will not be ready to go tonight which gives fans some reason for worry.

Alex Ovechkin is OUT tonight due to the upper body injury. It's his first game missed due to injury this season and 25th game missed in 17 seasons. #ALLCAPS� Maryland Sports Blog (@MDSportsblog) April 26, 2022

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Laviolette gave fans a lot of hope today when he told them that he is a game-time decision instead of just stating he is out, but this is a quote that should worry fans.

When asked if Ovechkin would be ready for Game 1 of playoffs, Laviolette said, «I hope so. I don't know.»

Let's just hope this is the Capitals resting him to ensure he is 100% come playoff time and not Ovechkin seriously injured.

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BREAKING: Major update on Alexander Ovechkin ... not a good one

Earlier today, head coach Peter Laviolette told reporters that Alex Ovechkin would be a game time decision for tonights game against the New York Islanders after leaving the game Sunday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an injury.

Will Ovechkin be ready for game 1?