Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is expected to make his much-anticipated return to the lineup either Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs or Sunday facing the Detroit Red Wings after missing five weeks with a broken fibula.
The 39-year-old winger practiced Friday with regular linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas, participating fully in power-play drills.
Head coach Spencer Carbery hinted at Ovechkin’s likely return but remained cautious and didn’t confirm it would happen as soon as Saturday…