Washington Capitals News: Ovechkin, Backstrom, Orpik

Today’s Washington Capitals news includes the reunion of Backstrom and Ovechkin, an injury update on Orpik, Galiev recalled, and more!

The Washington Capitals have had a lot going on in the past few days despite not playing since Saturday. Let’s take a look at everything that the Capitals are up to as they prepare for their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.

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Captain Alex Ovechkin is in a bit of a goal drought and he is currently tied for the career lead for goals scored by a Russian with former teammate Sergei Fedorov. The first line has been struggling as of late. Barry Trotz decided to pull out the ace in his back pocket by reuniting center…