The Washington Capitals have gone 6-2-1 since Alex Ovechkin was sidelined by a broken left fibula. It’s a stark contrast to his first 19 NHL seasons, when they lost 33 of the 59 games Ovechkin missed and 23 of 36 over the past decade.

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.

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 has been out since Nov. 18 with a fractured left fibula. Here's the latest on his injury.

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,