Ovechkin is out for 4-6 weeks due to a fractured fibula

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Alexander Ovechkin will miss 4-6 weeks due to a fractured fibula.

The "Washington" forward was injured in Tuesday's NHL championship game against "Utah" (6-2).

Additional examination revealed a more serious injury to the 39-year-old Russian than previously thought .

In 18 games of the season Ovechkin has 25 (15+10) points, with 15 pucks he leads in the sniper race.

Previously, Alexander, who is playing his 20th season in the NHL, missed a total of 59 games during the regular season, only 35 of them due to injuries.