Ovechkin tallied a goal, an assist and added 7 shots during Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.

Ovechkin scored his 18th goal of the season on the man advantage in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to Minnesota.

Ovechkin (fibula) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Toronto on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Ovechkin (lower leg) appears likely to return Saturday against Toronto, Kristen Shilton of ESPN reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) is practicing in his regular spot on the top line Friday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Ovechkin (fibula) has been cleared for contact but won't be available until after the NHL's Christmas break, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Friday.

Ovechkin (lower leg), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, donned a regular jersey during the Capitals' morning skate Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) won't play in Friday's matchup with Carolina but hasn't been ruled out for Sunday or Monday's clash with the Kings or Bruins, respectively, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) remains in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Ovechkin (fibula) participated at practice Saturday in a non-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.