As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for not only the Stadium Series match-up on Saturday, but the game tonight in Washington, news broke out regarding the Capitals captain, Alex Ovechkin.
It is being reported by the Capitals that Ovechkin will be away from the team to attend to a family matter.
Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today that captain Alex Ovechkin will be away from the team to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one.
Capitals head coach, Peter Laviolette indicated that Ovechkin would be gone for the foreseeable future.