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The Capitals' front office says it is prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

Sources: Oilers expect Leon Draisaitl to return for Game 1

Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

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