Athletistic / Hockey. American journalist Tariq El-Bashir wrote on social networks that the Russian captain of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, decided not to participate in the NHL All-Star Game. Organizers didn’t invite the Russian to the All-Star weekend, but El-Bashir says Ovechkin wouldn’t have gone anyway.

“Ovechkin previously informed Washington that he intends to miss this year’s All-Star Game. He wants to rest and better prepare for the second part of the season,” the journalist wrote.

The President of the IIHF announced the moment when the question of the return of Russian teams to tournaments will be considered

Remember that Ovechkin can still be selected to participate in the All-Star Game. 12 participants will be selected through fan voting.


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