It didn't take long for Alex Ovechkin to make an impact for the Washington Capitals in his return to the lineup. After a month and a half on Injured Reserve due to a fractured fibula, the captain of the Capitals played nearly 15 minutes against the Toronto Maple Leafs and helped the team secure a 5-2 victory.

Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night.

The biggest storyline was Alex Ovechkin's return. The 39-year-old had the spotlight on him, and he had a strong showing in his first game back from a fractured left fibula. Ovechkin had three shots on goal and skated 14:20 minutes as Spencer Carbery eased him back into the mix.