Ovechkin (COVID-19 protocols) has been added to non-roster injured reserve Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, and will not participate in Thursday's game against the Canadiens.
Ovechkin has distributed one assist over his last five appearances. While he did clear the league's protocols and play against Columbus on Tuesday, he's ineligible to cross the Canadian border due to his positive test, so he will miss the road trip to Montreal. The 36-year-old will be eligible to participate in Sunday's home game against Ottawa.