BREAKING: Alex Ovechkin Hits Another Major Roadblock

It's the kind of news that Washington Capitals fans wouldn't want to wake up to this morning. Alexander Ovechkin is set to miss today's match against the New York Rangers due to a lower body injury.

Alex Ovechkin's 2023-24 season has been challenging, with his performance hitting career-low figures across the board. Whether it's goals or points, the Russian superstar has experienced a significant decline compared to his 40-goal performance last season. With only 8 goals in 39 games so far, he is on track for just 17 goals this season.

Looks like the Great One will keep his goal scoring record

As Alex Ovechkin is projected to score only 17 goals this year and now facing a potential absence, he continues to move further away from Wayne Gretzky's goalscoring record.

Alex Ovechkin is currently experiencing a decline, but there's optimism that it's just a temporary setback for this season. Hopefully, he will bounce back and regain his scoring prowess after recovering from his injury, with subsequent years showing a return to form. Time is of the essence as the Great 8 is aging rapidly.