NHL Injury Updates and Roster Changes: Alex Ovechkin Cleared for Contact, Sonny Milano Absent from Practice
Stay informed about the latest injury updates and roster changes in the NHL by checking out the daily Ice Chips. Washington Capitals' captain, Alex Ovechkin, received clearance for contact during practice on Monday and ditched his non-contact jersey. This marks the first time since the start of training camp that the 40-year-old has been allowed to engage in contact drills as he recuperates from a lower-body injury. Ovechkin had an impressive performance last season, scoring 44 goals and 73 points in 65 games, and is now just three goals away from reaching the milestone of 900 career goals.
On the other hand, forward Sonny Milano was absent from Monday's practice due to an upper-body injury. However, this injury is unrelated to the one that sidelined him for a significant portion of the previous season, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.
In conclusion, Alex Ovechkin's return to contact practice is a positive development for the Capitals, as they gear up for the upcoming season. Sonny Milano's injury will require monitoring, but it is reassuring that it is not a recurrence of his previous ailment. Stay tuned for more updates on player injuries and team rosters as the NHL season progresses.