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Don’t Expect Ovechkin To Play This Weekend

by Ryan Hudson
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Alex Ovechkin Returns To Capitals Tuesday Night
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Because he said so himself, according to Corey Masisak of The Washington Times.

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The Capitals play at Florida Friday night, and then host the Panthers Saturday. Washington then has three days off before welcoming the Islanders to D.C. Wednesday night.

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