FILED TO SPORTSJOURNEY/ARLINGTON, Va. – Following our review of the available medical reports, Alex Ovechkin sustained a right leg injury during Team Russia’s game versus Germany. This type of injury requires rest, but based on the current information provided, we are confident that Alex will be completely healthy prior to the start of training camp. We will continue to monitor his progress and request additional tests and medical information for our review. Once our medical staff receives and reviews that information, we will be able to make a better determination of the injury. We will share information with our fans as it becomes available.
By Lake Lewis Jr.
Lake Lewis Jr is a Washington Commanders and NFL Insider. A news anchor for ABC TV as well as the CEO of SportsJourney.com, he's also the Host of the After Practice Podcast. Lewis has worked for several top media brands such as USA TODAY SMG and ESPN Radio where he was a syndicated radio host. He's also covered the NBA and USA Soccer. Follow him on X (Twitter) @LakeLewis and on Instagram and Facebook @LakeLewisJr.