Toronto Maple Leafs victims of daunting Alexander Ovechkin update
The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the Washington Capitals tonight and much has been made about Alexander Ovechkin and a potential return from injury.
After starting the season on an absolute scoring tear, Alexander Ovechkin was hit with a devastating leg injury that has kept him out of the Capitals lineup for a large chunk of the season.
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin to return against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Over the past week or so, Ovi has been ramping up his rehab and has participated in numerous practices with his team.
The Christmas break also gave a large opportunity for all injured players to rest up and allow themselves some time to heal.
Ovechkin took full advantage of the opportunity and many fans were circling Saturday on their calendars as the Capitals take on the Toronto Maple Leafs for Hockey Night in Canada.
According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has confirmed that Alexander Ovechkin will, in fact, be in the lineup tonight.
Of course, for the Maple Leafs, this is probably the last thing that they wanted to hear given the circumstances.
In just 18 games this season, Ovechkin had 15 goals and was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's scoring record by the end of the 82-game season.
While the record probably won't be broken this season, there is no doubt that Ovi has all of the confidence in the world.
If one thing is for certain, it is that the Leafs will have to remain disciplined so as to not allow Ovechkin to cook on the Power Play.
The Maple Leafs will have some confidence coming into tonight's game as they are fresh off of a 5-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in which Mitch Marner had a hat trick.
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DECEMBRE 28 | 158 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs victims of daunting Alexander Ovechkin update Do you believe Alexander Ovechkin will score against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight? | ||
| YES | 126 | 79.7 % |
| NO | 32 | 20.3 % |
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