Alex Ovechkin cleared for contact at Capitals camp

Metro Notes: Miller, Ovechkin, Milano

A concerning story emerged out of New York today, as J.T. Miller left practice after an apparent leg injury. The new Rangers captain was seen lunging after a loose puck and came up favoring his leg, in a video posted by Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. Fortunately, Peter Baugh of The Athletic updated this evening that Miller is expected to be fine, a few days missed at worst. The 32-year-old will be relied on heavily in his second stint wit…

Alex Ovechkin skates as full participant in practice for first time since start of training camp: ‘I’ll be ready’

ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin took another positive step on Monday as he continues his recovery from a lower-body injury, hitting the ice as a full participant in practice. Ovechkin, who left his first skate of training camp early, first re-joined his teammates for practice in a no-contact jersey on Saturday. He later took contact on Sunday during a session with Capitals skills coach Kenny McCudden, but Monday marked the first time he did so in …

Alex Ovechkin cleared for contact at Capitals camp

Alex Ovechkin has received a key green light. The Washington Capitals star was out of a no-contact jersey for practice for the first time at training camp on Monday, NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti reported. Ovechkin, 40, left the ice on the first day of camp on Sept. 18 to be evaluated for a lower-body injury. The Capitals have three more pre-season games before their season opener on Oct. 8. Ovechkin made history last season as he surpassed Wayne Gretzk…