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Rumor: Alexander Ovechkin may skip All-Star game amid suspension

Found January 24, 2012 on centericechat.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alexander Ovechkin,  Zbynek Michalek
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Pittsburgh Penguins

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It was announced Monday that Alexander Ovechkin would serve a three-game suspension for a hit against the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek on Sunday. Here’s the play: As a result, the Capitals’ captain may skip the All-Star game, based on tweets Monday: More details are expected to emerge Tuesday. Matthew Wilson is editor of Center Ice Chat. Follow him on Twitter @Mattjw24. Be sure to also Like us on Facebook and to Follow our Tumblr page. If you'd like to contribute, or appear as a guest columnist, please email us at CenterIceChat@gmail.com.
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