SALT LAKE CITY -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice before leaving in the third period with an apparent lower-body injury, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Utah Hockey Club 6-2 at Delta Center on Monday. Ovechkin left the game at 5:30 of the third following a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain.

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals one night after notching a hat trick, but he exited in the third period with a lower-body injury as the Washington Capitals beat the Utah Hockey Club 6-2 on Monday in Salt Lake City.

Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals’ 6-2 win against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center on Monday with an apparent left leg injury. Washington was awaiting information on Ovechkin’s injury after the game. “He’s being evaluated as we speak and we’ll know more tomorrow,” Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said.

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored twice, taking the overall NHL lead with 15 goals this season, before leaving with an apparent leg injury in the surging Capitals' 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night at Delta Center.

Utah Hockey Club center Alexander Kerfoot (15) is grabbed by Washington Capitols players after knocking off the helmet of their goalie during an NHL hockey game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday,

One of the joys of having an NHL team is to watch the game’s greatest players come to Salt Lake City. On Monday, the great Alex Ovechkin put on a show for the Utah Hockey Club fans. Ovechkin scored twice before leaving in the third period with an apparent left

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury.