Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Takes Leave of Absence Due to Personal ReasonsThe Washington Capitals announced that they will be without their captain, Alex Ovechkin, who is taking a leave of absence due to a family matter.SI Staff|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceThe Washington Capitals announced that they will be without their captain, Alex Ovechkin, who is taking a leave of absence due to a family matter.Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Feb 15, 2023 | Modified Feb 15, 2023SI STAFFShare on FacebookShare on XHome/NHL