Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to miss 4-6 weeks with fractured fibula, chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record put on hold

Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, impacting his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. The Washington Capitals captain, who is 26 goals away from tying Gretzky’s record of 894, suffered the injury during a game against the Utah Hockey Club and will miss significant playing time for the first time in his career. Ovechkin’s absence is a blow to the Capitals and delays his chase for hockey history, as he had been on a hot streak with 15 goals this season.

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