Alex Ovechkin missed Tuesday’s morning skate due to personal reasons, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz told reporters.
The captain will be a game-time decision for Tuesday’s match versus the San Jose Sharks (2-0-0) at Verizon Center. Both teams are undefeated.
Ovechkin scored a highlight-reel goal and added an assist in the Capitals’ opener Saturday, a 5-3 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils.
If Ovechkin misses the game, Trotz said Marcus Johansson would likely move up to the top line.