"We'll find out tomorrow [if he's an option to play], but today was a positive step. Him being able to participate in practice was a good sign. Carlson, 36, suffered the injury in the team's final game before the break against the Nashville Predators. He has 46 points (10g, 36a) in 55 games this season and ranks second on the team in average time on ice per game (22:52)."
"Ovechkin scored the team's lone two markers against the Canadiens, pushing him to the team lead in both goals (24) and points (50). He skated 15:30 of ice time in the 6-2 loss and fired six total shots on goal. Ovechkin has yet to miss a game this season, one of only three Caps players who can claim that feat."
The Washington Capitals resumed practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex following their three-game winning streak ending in Montreal. Defenseman John Carlson, sidelined since the Olympic break with a lower-body injury sustained against Nashville, participated in practice for the first time while wearing a no-contact jersey. Coach Spencer Carbery expressed optimism about Carlson's recovery and indicated a decision on his availability would come the following day. Captain Alex Ovechkin sat out practice for maintenance but is expected to play Tuesday against Utah. Ovechkin leads the team with 24 goals and 50 points, having scored both goals in the recent loss to Montreal. The Capitals remain competitive in the playoff race, trailing the Bruins by two points for the second wild card spot.
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