Ovechkin Will Be Away From Washington Due To Family Matter

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced prior to their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday that captain Alex Ovechkin will be away from the team to tend to a family matter and the health of a loved one.

The team did not specify how long that the 37-year-old may be gone for.

With Ovechkin away, the Capitals subsequently recalled Joe Snively from Hershey.

Washington hosts the Florida Panthers on Thursday before the 2023 NHL Stadium Series at Carter-Finley Stadium vs. Carolina on Saturday.

By Harrison Brown

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Harrison is a diehard Caps fan and a hockey fanatic with a passion for sports writing. He attended his first game at age 8 and has been a season ticket holder since the 2010-2011 season. His fondest Caps memory was watching the Capitals hoist the Stanley Cup in Las Vegas. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, photography, and hanging out with his two dogs. Follow Harrison on Twitter @HarrisonB927077
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7 Responses to Ovechkin Will Be Away From Washington Due To Family Matter

  1. Anonymous says:
    February 14, 2023 at 10:16 am

    Thoughts with the Ovechkin family.

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  2. Anonymous says:
    February 14, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Prayers up Ovi🙏

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  3. Mark Eiben says:
    February 14, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Kind thoughts to O family.

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  4. Caps_fan12348 says:
    February 14, 2023 at 11:50 am

    That’s a really dumb comment. You realize someone in his family could be dead or dying rn. Also consider the fact this happened suddenly and now?

    Reply
  5. Jon Sorensen says:
    February 14, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    Reply
  6. Jon Sorensen says:
    February 14, 2023 at 1:36 pm

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