Ovechkin leans into new workout regimen

ARLINGTON, Virginia - A slimmer, trimmer Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice for summer workouts - more than two weeks before the start of training camp with the Washington Capitals.

The Russian superstar skated in an informal practice with teammates on Tuesday and looked lighter than his playing weight of 239 pounds last season.

If that's indeed the case, Ovechkin took to heart the challenge from general manager Brian MacLellan to train differently and add more speed to his game as he's about to turn 32.