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Ovechkin Struggles as Capitals' Offense Plummets Early
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has two goals in ten games to start the 2025-26 NHL season.
- He missed most of the preseason due to a lower-body injury, limiting training.
- Head coach Spencer Carbery notes Ovechkin's 9.1% shooting is well below his career average.
- The Capitals rank 26th in goals per game, with 27 goals, 17 fewer than last season.
