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Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals star won't return until after holiday break
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was cleared for contact, but he won't return from his fractured left fibula until after the holiday break.
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| 34 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 35 | |
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| 33 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 31 | |
| 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
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