Washington Capitals’ Russian captain Alexander Ovechkin has previously informed the club that he has no plans to participate in the NHL All-Star Game in 2024. Journalist Tariq Al Bashir reported this on social networks.
According to him, the 38-year-old forward decided to skip the All-Star Game to rest and better prepare for the second half of the season.
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).
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