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Ovechkin (upper body) listed as day-to-day

Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, in Washington. The Blackhawks won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP

Alex Ovechkin missed practice today. The Capitals are saying their captain and leading goal-scorer is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Ovechkin played 19:49 during Monday’s 3-2 loss in Vancouver, including 7:05 in the third period.

Washington’s next game is Friday in Philadelphia.

We’ll have more after head coach Adam Oates speaks to reporters.

Update (12:58 p.m. ET)

Not surprisingly, Oates didn’t provide any injury specifics. He’s reportedly unsure if Ovechkin will be ready for Friday.

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