Ovechkin (lower body) expects to be ready to rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Islanders, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

By rule, Ovechkin will need to sit out of the first game following the All-Star break due to his missing the All-Star Game, making Thursday the star winger's first eligible date to return. While the team should update his status again as the contest approaches, it certainly appears he's on track to dress.