Ovechkin (lower body) is skating before the start of practice and will be a game-time decision versus St. Louis on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin partook in the Capitals' full practice Wednesday. Coach Spencer Carbery said that Ovechkin's ability to play Thursday will depend on how he feels closer to game time. Ovechkin had points in his last six games -- two goals and five assists -- before sitting out the last three contests. Overall, Ovechkin has eight goals, 19 assists and 139 shots on goal in 39 games this season.

Ovechkin (lower body) participated in Wednesday's full practice, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Spencer Carbery described Ovechkin's work Wednesday as a "positive step." The Capitals star forward has missed Washington's last three games and his status for Thursday's contest against St. Louis remains undetermined. Ovechkin has eight goals and 27 points in 39 outings this season. When he's ready to return, he should serve on the top line and first power-play unit.

Ovechkin (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Anaheim, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin will miss his third straight contest despite taking part in Tuesday's morning skate. The 38-year-old winger has accounted for eight goals, 27 points, 139 shots on net and 66 hits over 39 contests this campaign. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Blues.

Ovechkin (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Anaheim on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin took part in Tuesday's morning skate, but he'll nonetheless be a game-time call versus the Ducks. The 38-year-old vet has picked up eight goals and 27 points through 39 contests this campaign.

Ovechkin (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin will miss the back half of a home-and-home set with the Rangers as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury sustained during a 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Jan. 5. The 38-year-old has a chance to return Tuesday against the Ducks, so fantasy managers should check back for updates in the interim. Max Pacioretty is expected to fill in on the top line alongside Dylan Strome and T.J. Oshie.

Ovechkin (lower body) will not play versus the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately, his six-game point streak will come to an end as a result of his first absence of the season. Ovechkin has had trouble finding the back of the net this season, scoring only eight times, but he has 27 points and 139 shots on net in 39 contests. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Ovechkin (lower body) is considered "touch and go" for Saturday's game against the Rangers according to coach Spencer Carbery, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin was a game-time decision against Seattle on Thursday but still managed to suit up, logging 16:40 of ice time on his way to a sixth straight game with a point. The world-class winger is clearly playing through something right now and with a back-to-back versus the Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, it could make sense for the Caps to rest Ovechkin for one of those two games.

Ovechkin (lower body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Kraken, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin was deemed a game-time decision, but it looks like he's set to play in his usual top-line role. The 38-year-old has two goals and four assists during his active five-game point streak, but he'll have a tough test in trying to solve Joey Daccord, who has been red-hot lately.

Ovechkin (lower body) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Seattle, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin was a participant at morning practice, but he went off the ice on numerous occasions to speak to the training staff before returning to skate. Ovechkin was injured Friday against Carolina but managed to play Sunday against the Kings. He is on a five-game point streak and has eight goals and 26 points in 38 games this season. Check back close to puck drop to see if Ovechkin is active against the Kraken.

Ovechkin's (undisclosed) availability for Thursday's game is in doubt, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. The Capitals forward skated Wednesday but didn't participate in the team's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Whyno noted that Ovechkin was banged up Friday versus Carolina. However, the 38-year-old remained in the lineup for Sunday's 4-3 win over LA, registering an assist in 17:29 of ice time. Ovechkin has eight goals and 26 points in 38 outings this year. If he doesn't play Thursday, then Hendrix Lapierre might stay in the lineup despite T.J. Oshie's (upper body) anticipated return.