Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, who's chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record, suffered a leg injury Monday vs. the Utah Hockey Club.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is "week to week" with a lower leg injury, the team announced on Tuesday.

Alex Ovechkin will be out week to week for the Washington Capitals because of a lower leg injury sustained Monday. The forward was injured in Washington’s 6-2 win at the Utah Hockey Club when he collided with Utah forward Jack McBain 5:30 into the third period. He was slow to get up and was helped to the bench by teammate Jakob Chychrun.