The Washington Capitals got a hot start from Alex Ovechkin thanks to an offseason focused on training and conditioning.

Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout,

The 39-year-old was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 20 and was expected to miss four to six weeks recovering at that point.