Alex Ovechkin is channeling his inner Sidney Crosby and will skip the All-Star Game on January 26. He will face a one game suspension which he will serve in either the game before or after the exhibition. Ovechkin, who is now 33 years old and is coming off of the most hockey he has ever played in a year, cited needing rest so he can focus on the second half of the season. It is a good move for him and the Capitals, and that’s what ultimately makes the most sense.
I know that the NHL says they need all of the stars for the game to help ‘grow the sport,” but Ovechkin has already done his job there.