ARLINGTON, Va. - Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was a full participant in practice on Wednesday ahead of the team's season opener against the New York Rangers, but both the winger and coach Peter Laviolette said he remains a game-time decision.
Ovechkin, 36, skated off gingerly in the team's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 8, following a collision with forward Travis Konecny. The Capitals said he had a lower-body injury. Ovechkin took part in an optional skate on Tuesday.
"My pinkie toe got hurt," joked Ovechkin after practice.