Ovechkin was on the ice for skating work ahead of practice and working with teammate Nicklas Backstrom, who was in a tracksuit. The two shared a hug at the end of the session. The Russian also worked with pucks for the first time, taking passes from Backstrom for one-timers.

The Washington Capitals are the best team in hockey, and that's without their best goal scorer, captain Alex Ovechkin. The 39-year-old, who has been on injured reserve since fracturing his left fibula on Nov. 18, was seen skating ahead of practice again Monday and seemingly ramping up his speed.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated lightly by himself before the team's practice on Monday, two weeks after breaking his left leg.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals continue to get positive news on the Alex Ovechkin front, as his recovery from a broken leg continues to trend in the irght direction. Ovechkin skated again on his own ahead of practice, donning a blue non-contact jersey and full gear while working without a puck.

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin was recently spotted, and fans could not be happier with what they saw.

Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout, which coach Spencer Carbery said he believed was the 39-year-old longtime captain's first time back on the ice since the injury.

Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.