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Ovechkin misses morning skate for personal reasons, game-time decision vs. Sharks

James Guillory / USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the San Jose Sharks.

Ovechkin was an unexpected absence at the club's morning skate, and head coach Barry Trotz revealed afterwards that his captain missed the session for personal reasons.

Stanislav Galiev took Ovechkin's spot during line rushes, but Trotz added that if Ovechkin can't go, he will shuffle the deck.

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