The Washington Capitals announced that captain Alex Ovechkin is out week-to-week due to a lower leg injury, forcing the team to place him on injured reserve. This injury comes at a critical time as Ovechkin was in pursuit of breaking the NHL career goals record. His recent performances included scoring two goals in a game against the Utah Hockey Club before leaving the ice due to the injury. With Ovechkin sidelined, the Capitals are exploring options to fill the void left by their star forward as they aim to maintain their momentum in the league.