Pens-Jets In-Game Blog
12:30 PM:
Though neither club held a morning skate today because of the early start, we did talk to a couple of the Pens about this afternoon's opponent. The videos are below!
KRIS LETANG
ZBYNEK MICHALEK
12:28 PM:
As promi...
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Players Respond To Concussion Prevention
via Sports Illustrated, Is the NHL doing enough to prevent concussions caused by hits to the head?
Just the right amount 79%
Too much 11%
Too little 9%
FAST FACTS
With Alex Ovechkin drawing a three-game charging suspension for a hit to the head of the Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek, the league’s new rules remain in the spotlight…. Percentages for each response were virtually...
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WARNING: Caps Matt Hendricks’ Picks up an Ear Split
Coz Sweaters brings us this beautiful before and after pic of Caps Matt Hendricks’ ear. That split courtesy of Zbynek Michalek.
Not Keala Kennelly brutal, but pretty tasty none the less.
Every...
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17 days ago
Biggest Stories For The 2012 NHL All-Star Break
The All-Star break has arrived. Once Detroit and Montreal finish their match on Wednesday night, the league will take time off for the All-Star break until January 31st. Numerous players have been added to the competition as various players have either been forced to miss the league's event or have voluntarily bowed out.
With that, we take a brief look at some of the most...
Via Puck Drunk Love
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Blues’ Andy McDonald Calls Alex Ovechkin Skipping All-Star Game ‘Classless’
Alex Ovechkin is currently serving a three-game suspension for a hit against Pittsburgh’s Zbynek Michalek that the NHL deemed illegal. Whether he deserves the suspension or not has become overshadowed by Ovechkin’s decision to skip the NHL All-Star game this weekend. Under the current rules, a suspended player is allowed to participate in the All-Star game festivities...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
James Neal Added to All-Star Roster
Pittsburgh Penguins winger James Neal has finally been added to the roster for the 2012 NHL All-Star game. Neal will replace Alex Ovechkin, who will skip the game in response to being suspended three games by the league for an illegal hit on Zbynek Michalek on Sunday.
Neal will join teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang this weekend.
He currently ranks second in the NHL with...
Via Rant Sports
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A Suspended Alex Ovechkin Will Still Smear Shaving Cream In A Teammate’s Face (Video)
Sure, Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin might be serving a three-game suspension for his questionable hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean he is prevented from engaging in some skullduggery with his teammates. Emerging from the locker room after the Caps defeated the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Tuesday evening, [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
perreault goes dino ciccarelli on the bruins
(photo by Mitchell Layton)
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was suspended three games for a hit on Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek in Sunday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Although no penalty was called at the time, Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s head disciplinarian, saw fit to sit The Great 8.
“The [...]
Via Homer McFanboy
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18 days ago
Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL's decisions
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn't suspended for elbowing Washington's Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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19 days ago
Ovechkin skipping NHL All-Star Game
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, announcing that decision a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent.
The Washington Capitals' captain is a two-time league MVP.
He was suspended for launching himself to hit Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Washington's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins on Sunday. No penalty...
Via AP on Fox
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19 days ago
Suspended Ovechkin to skip All-Star game (AP)
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, announcing that decision a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. The Washington Capitals' captain is a two-time league MVP. He was suspended for launching himself to hit Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Washington's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins on Sunday.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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19 days ago
Suspended Ovechkin to skip All-Star game (AP)
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, announcing that decision a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. The Washington Capitals' captain is a two-time league MVP. He was suspended for launching himself to hit Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Washington's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins on Sunday.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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19 days ago
Despite Suspension Ovi Still All-Star Eligible
On Monday, Alex Ovechkin was handed a three-game suspension without pay for his hit on Penguins’ defenseman Zbynek Michalek, a hit that the NHL labeled “reckless.”
In a video posted on the league site, NHL’s vice president of player safety, Brendan Shanahan, explained the league’s position.
“He launches himself to deliver the hit on Michalek. This is a violation of the...
Via NBC Washington
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19 days ago
Julie Robenhymer: Should Ovechkin Go To The All-Star Game?
As you probably know by now, Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for his hit on Zbynek Michalek this past Sunday and when I heard of the decision my first thought was if the NHL would allow a suspended player to participate in the All Star festivities as Ovechkin is slated to do. Apparently, I was in the minority here because it seems ...
Via GackSports
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Julie Robenhymer: Should Ovechkin Go To The All-Star Game?
As you probably know by now, Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for his hit on Zbynek Michalek this past Sunday and when I heard of the decision my first thought was if the NHL would allow a suspended player to participate in the All Star festivities as Ovechkin is slated to do. Apparently, I was in the minority here because it seems like just about everyone else...
Via HockeyBuzz
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19 days ago
“Shanahan Drops the Ball”
Yesterday, Brendan Shanahan certainly had an interesting day. He had 2 disciplinary hearings scheduled regarding 2 incidents in the same game. To make matters more interesting, the victim of one of the incidents was the transgressor in the other. The result of these hearings? Alexander Ovechkin suspended 3 games for charging Zbynek Michalek, while Michalek received no further...
Via Kukla's Korner
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Caps' Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Penguins' Michalek
The NHL suspended Washington's Alexander Ovechkin for three games for leaping to hit Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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20 days ago
Rumor: Alexander Ovechkin may skip All-Star game amid suspension
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...
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Ovechkin hit with 3-game penalty
Washington's Alex Ovechkin wasn't penalized when he threw himself into Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, delivering a blow to his head early in the second period of the Penguins' 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at Consol Energy Center. The NHL took a decidedly different view of that hit Monday, however, and suspended Ovechkin for three games. It is his third suspension in the NHL.
Via Post-Gazette
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20 days ago
Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games for Launching Himself at Penguins' Zbynek Michalek (Video)
Alex Ovechkin has had an up-and-down season for the Capitals. Now, the talented winger will be forced to miss Washington's next three games. Ovechkin has been suspended by the NHL for launching himself at Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game. The incident occurred at 4:05 of the second period, as Ovechkin left his feet to hit Michalek into the...
Via NESN.com
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20 days ago
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Capitals Stagger Into Break Shorthanded
The Washington Capitals are hurting big time as the NHL All-Star Game nears.Winger Alexander Ovechkin earned an untimely three-game NHL suspension for launching himself into Penguins Zbynek Michalek.“We were down and he was trying to rally our group,” veteran Mike Knuble told the Washington Post. “That is a big part of his game. You would hate to see that go away . . . You...
Via The Hockey Guy
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Ovechkin Suspended; Michalek Receives No Discipline
Brendan Shanahan and the Department of Player Safety has suspended Alex Ovechkin for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek for three games. The hit occurred early in the second period of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Shanahan explains that Ovechkin’s hit is a violation of Rule...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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Video: Was Alexander Ovechkin’s Suspension Long Enough?
Alexander Ovechkin has been known to punish goalies with his slick hands and quick shot. He’s also been known to thrown his body around on opposing players. Has Ovechkin finally crossed the line from being a good player to a dirty hockey player?
That’s exactly what happened to Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. Michalek went to play the puck in the corner...
Via Rant Sports
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Capitals' Ovechkin handed three-game suspension
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has been suspended by the NHL for three games for launching himself at Zbynek Michalek during a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
Ovechkin was not assessed a penalty on the play, which occurred at 4:05 of the second period.
He was fined $154,677.75 and won't be eligible to return until Feb. 4 against the Montreal...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Capitals' Ovechkin suspended 3 games
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a charging incident in which he launched himself to hit Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
The incident occurred at 4:05 of the second period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
Ovechkin had a goal and two assists in the game for Washington, which...
Via AP on Fox
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20 days ago
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