Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov said the National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game is not a status event for Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin. He shared his opinion with him “Match TV”.
“I’m surprised he wasn’t called up. But he will have time to prepare to chase the record, I don’t think he will be offended much. He is already an NHL legend. I don’t know what the situation is in these matches for Ovechkin, he has been playing there for 10 years, what is the situation, he is already the best player,” said Kozhevnikov .
Star Weekend will take place in Toronto from February 1-3. The league selected one hockey player from each of the 32 clubs. According to the results of the fan vote, which will be held until January 11, 12 more players will be selected, including four goalkeepers and eight outfield players.
Canadian forward Tom Wilson was selected from Washington. Russian goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers) and forwards Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild) and Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning) will attend the event.
Ovechkin is second on the NHL’s all-time leading scorers list with 830 goals, 64 behind Wayne Gretzky (894).
Previously Panarin explained Refusing to participate in the NHL All-Star Game.