BREAKING: Ovechkin Returns to FULL CONTACT Practice | Will the GREAT EIGHT Be Ready for OPENING NIGHT?

CAPITALS' TRAINING CAMP HEATS UP: OVECHKIN RETURNS, LEONARD IMPRESSES, STEVENSON DILEMMA

Alex Ovechkin's full-contact practice return signals a positive trend for the WASHINGTON CAPITALS. Host Dan Holmi analyzes the cautious approach to the captain's recovery and its impact on the team's strategy. Ryan Leonard's development takes center stage, with insights on the first-round pick's learning curve and recent highlight-reel goal. The unexpected waiver wire situation surrounding goalie Clay Stevenson presents a crucial decision for the CAPITALS' management.

Will Ovechkin be ready for the season opener? Can Leonard translate his preseason success into consistent NHL performance? How will the CAPITALS navigate the Stevenson dilemma? Tune in for expert analysis on these pressing questions and more as the WASHINGTON CAPITALS shape their roster for the upcoming NHL season.

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