Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Practicing Sunday

Ovechkin (upper body) was on the ice for Sunday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Ovechkin missed the last three regular-season games after a violent collision into the end boards during April 24's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old has skated with the team in the interim and his presence at Sunday's practice session is certainly progress, but Ovechkin's availability for Game 1 against the Panthers has yet to be established.