Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin will sit out the 2020 NHL All-Star Game to rest up for the second half of the regular season, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic:
Tarik El-BashirNEWS: Alex Ovechkin has decided to skip this year’s All-Star Game. At 34, he wants to ensure he’s physically ready for the second half of the season and playoffs.
Ovechkin explained his decision after his team's 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
"Thanks, first of all, fans, for voting me," he said per ESPN's Emily Kaplan.