Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month.
The Washington Capitals star practiced lightly Monday and said he actually would miss about a week.
He hasn't played since leaving a Nov. 1 game against the Blue Jackets. The Capitals said last week that Ovechkin had an upper-body problem.
Coach Bruce Boudreau is hopeful Ovechkin will be ready by the weekend.
Penguins president recovering: Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif., where the team played its last game. A team spokesman said Morehouse had a "minor procedure" after the heart attack and is expected to make a full recovery.
Wild's Sykora out indefinitely: Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely.
Glencross suspended: The NHL suspended Calgary Flames forward Curtis Glencross for three games because of a high hit on the New York Rangers' Chris Drury.
Monday's results
Blackhawks 4, Kings 1: Jonathan Toews and Troy Brouwer scored power-play goals in a 3:31 span early in the third period for host Chicago.
Late Sunday
Oilers 5, Avalanche 3: Edmonton had four power-play goals as it handed Colorado its first home loss.
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Anthony Stewart is still a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. 
Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes won the Calder Trophy last year as the NHL's best rookie. 
The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Anthony Stewart to a two-year free-agent contract after last season, hoping he could help make up for the loss of Erik Cole. 
Jeff Skinner's hard-working goal barely three minutes into the third period pushed the Carolina Hurricanes ahead, and they held on for the 2-1 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 18,680. 
Jeff Skinner's goal early in the third period was the difference as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied Saturday to top the L.A. Kings 2-1 at the RBC Center. 
The Carolina Hurricanes realize the importance of time. In a 3-0 victory Thursday over the Boston Bruins, the Canes shortened their playing shifts on the ice and were the fresher team over the full 60 minutes. 
Sweeping the defending Stanley Cup champions is nice, but the Carolina Hurricanes would trade all four wins for a better spot in the standings. 
The Carolina Hurricanes aren't sure which team they'll be playing tonight - the Boston Bruins, or the Boston Brawlers. 
For a long time Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes struggled to get the puck past unheralded 21-year-old goalie Kevin Poulin, who was playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League last week. 
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason was trying to find the right words, trying to best describe his feelings about signing a contract extension Monday, when forward Chad LaRose chimed in from across the RBC Center locker room. Keep up with the latest sports stories with our free e-mail newsletters, delivered to your inbox!
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