Ovechkin skipping All-Star Game
Jan 24, 2012 - 6:54 PM Arlington, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee told reporters Tuesday that forward Alexander Ovechkin will not participate in this weekend's NHL All-Star Game."Because he's a suspended player, he doesn't feel like he deserves to be there, so he's not going to go and he doesn't want to be a distraction to the event," McPhee said.
Ovechkin was suspended by the NHL for three games Monday for leaving his feet to deliver a high, hard check to the head of Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game.
In 47 games this season, Ovechkin has produced 20 goals and 19 assists.
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