Ovechkin (rest) will not play Saturday in Columbus, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin will get the night off as the Capitals have clinched first overall in the Eastern Conference. The superstar winger has 42 goals, 28 assists, 227 shots on net and 106 hits across 62 appearances this season. Ethen Frank will replace Ovechkin in the lineup. Ovechkin will likely return to action Sunday in a return match with the Blue Jackets.