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Capitals, Flyers, Avalanche handling injury woes differently

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates a goal with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) as left wing J.T. Compher (37) watches, during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin watches a replay of a goal scored by New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Capitals, Flyers, Avalanche handling injury woes differently