"Alex Ovechkin didn't have a particularly large impact on Washington's 3-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon in his first game back after serving a three-game suspension. But it certainly doesn't hurt for the Capitals to have the face of the franchise and captain back in the mix.

Ovechkin finished with no points in 21 shifts, totaling 19 minutes 57 seconds of ice time. He recorded one shot on goal, while two attempts missed and another two were blocked. The star left wing was also credited with three hits.

While his impact on the score sheet may have been minimal, his presence occupies much of the opposing team's attention."