Alex Ovechkin Update: Capitals Captain Walking Around Facility Without Brace Or Crutches: 'Seems Like He's Getting Better & Better Every Day'
The Capitals captain is out for the next 4-6 weeks with a broken left fibula. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin smiled wide as he strolled past the media room at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Saturday, walking without anything on his leg and not needing crutches.