Alex Ovechkin travelling with Capitals for two-game road trip

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is on the road with the team for their two-game road trip.

Ovechkin has been out of action since Nov. 18 after sustaining a fractured left fibula during Washington’s 6-2 win over Utah. His timeline to return was set at four-to-six weeks.

The 39-year-old skated with the team in a non-contact jersey for their morning practice ahead of Monday’s game against the Dallas Stars. Ovechkin had been skating on his own in a non-contact jersey and also joined the team for Saturday’s practice.

“So now he’s back integrated with the group, he’s on the road,” Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said, according to NHL.com. “So, the next step would be him taking off that non-contact jersey and practising full, which should get him into contact drills.”

Ovechkin recorded 15 goals and 25 points in 18 games before the injury. He now has 868 career NHL goals as he draws near to Wayne Gretzky (894) for the all-time record.

The Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals (21-6-2) wrap up their road trip against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.