Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 4)

[Nogatco Rd]

Mike Vogel was just on Grant & Danny. "He's hobbling around. He's on crutches"

He did add that he was "hopeful" it wasnt too bad given that Ovechkin got up on his own and skated off on his own power.

Edited to add Tweet from Grant:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858981850590687501

I’m not an orthopedist but I bet if there’s any suspected injury to the MCL or any other ligaments, the first order of business would be crutches and an immobilizing brace to stabilize the knee until they can have imaging done and know exactly what they’re dealing with. You don’t want a partial tear to become a full tear.

I broke my foot a few years ago (minor fracture) and was on crutches for a few days before getting treatment. Was back playing in about 10 days IIRC.

All that to say, in Ovi’s case I think crutches would be a given for at least the first couple days post-injury, regardless of long term prognosis.

 

[Praetorian Caps]

Screw the Rocket, another 50g season was the prize (and the chase of course)….

Yeah, there have been far more Rocket winners than all time goal scorers.

 

[bacchist]

Wasn't he on some crazy streak a couple of years ago and then his father passed and it messed everything up?

Hockey Gods are jerks. Only been nice to us once.

No, people keep saying this, though. He finished that year pretty strong.

 

[Ridley Simon]

He’s known for quick recovery.

So I am holding out that hope.

 

[TheSmokingMan]

I'll breathe easier after he gets a full evaluation on Wednesday, but so far, I think this is a lot better news than we were expecting.

 

[BallardEra]

Insane that at age 39, this was the most goals he's had after 18 games into a season.