Ovechkin misses loss to Islanders with upper-body injury

Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin didn't suit up for Tuesday's game against the New York Islanders due to an upper-body injury.

Ovechkin was hurt in Sunday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after he was tripped by goaltender Erik Kallgren and crashed into the boards. He was officially labeled day-to-day.

The 36-year-old has been sensational this season, authoring the ninth 50-goal campaign of his illustrious career. Ovechkin's also added 40 assists to lead Washington with 90 points in 77 games.

Washington lost Tuesday's game 4-1, failing to gain ground in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals could have passed the Pittsburgh Penguins with a win, but they remain one point back of their rivals through 80 contests with one game in hand.

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