It was announced earlier today that Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has elected to not attend the 2019 NHL All Star Game later this month in San Jose.
Alex Ovechkin comments on his decision to miss the 2019 #NHLAllStar Game #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/J58LdzMTVa
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 2, 2019
As a result of Ovechkin, who was also voted as the Metropolitan Division captain by the fans, will be required to miss either the game before the All Star Break (Wed. 1/23 @ Toronto) or after the All Star Break (Fri. 2/1 v. Calgary) per NHL rules.
Ovechkin has always been a big supporter of league events, but protocol for skipping All Star weekend means he has to miss the game either immediately before the Break (Toronto) or immediately after the Break (Calgary).
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 2, 2019
Honestly, it would be in the best interest for both the Capitals and Ovechkin to miss the game going into the break against Toronto on the road, and return on February 1st at home against the Calgary Flames, but that’s just my take.
Either way, with Ovechkin not going to the All Star Game that brings up two questions.
1. Who will now be the Metropolitan captain?
2. Who will represent the Capitals now?
We will find out both in due time.
*Feature Photo courtesy of the Washington Capitals
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