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Russian team doctor on Ovechkin injury: 'Better than expected'

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When Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin was hit in the third period of Sunday's game between Germany and Russia at the IIHF World Hockey Championships, the worst was feared - especially when Ovechkin was unable to leave the ice under his own power, and was taken to hospital in an ambulance post-game. 

Luckily, it would seem that the NHL's leading scorer avoided serious injury and will be remaining in Minsk, Belarus with the Russian national team, which is an excellent sign. 

Sports-express.ru's Slava Malamud reports that the outcome of Ovechkin's injury could've been significantly worse:

Ovechkin meanwhile shared a photo on Instagram that would suggest he's doing alright despite Sunday afternoon's injury scare:

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