Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin competed against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The game took place at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Ovechkin was active on the ice during the first period of the match. The event featured the Washington Capitals facing the Detroit Red Wings, with the veteran left wing participating in the early stages of the contest at the specified venue in Detroit.