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.

Ovechkin, who was previously listed as week-to-week with a lower-leg injury, is expected to miss 4-6 weeks because of a fracture to his left fibula, the Capitals announced Thursday.

Ovechkin (lower leg) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday.

Ovechkin is week-to-week due to a lower-leg injury, the Capitals announced Tuesday.

Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

Ovechkin tallied a goal, two assists and four shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.