The Capitals announced Nov. 21 that Ovechkin would miss 4-6 weeks after he was injured in a leg-on-leg collision with Utah forward Jack McBain 5:30 into the third period of their 6-2 victory. He skated before practice Monday wearing a track suit and helmet while Capitals athletic trainer Jason Serbus watched from the bench.

Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout,

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated lightly by himself before the team's practice on Monday, two weeks after breaking his left leg. The Capitals announced their team captain would miss four to six weeks after he fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain in Washington's 6-2 win on Nov.