Ovechkin 'will play' against Rangers on Sunday

"The Neutral Zone" Roster Report

Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will be in the team's lineup Sunday against the New York Rangers.

Ovechkin left practice early Saturday for precautionary reasons.

"He got a little bit of a tweak," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said on Saturday. "So we got him off. I'll say he'll definitely be playing tomorrow."

So far through 30 games this season, Ovechkin has 16 goals and 29 assists.