Ovechkin tests positive for COVID, will miss all-star game
As of today it has been announced that Alexander Ovechkin has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed in COVID protocol. This unfortunately means Ovechkin will not be available for the all-star game.
Ovechkin who was selected to be team captain for the Metro division, so now we wait to see who will be selected as his replacement.
Per NHL/NHLPA's new covid protocols, today was the last day all players (including asymptomatic fully vaccinated players) needed to be tested for covid-19 to be included.
Ovechkin who was on pace for over 100 points this season, will have to put his pursuit of Gretzky's record on hold for a few games.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is unavailable tonight versus the Edmonton Oilers due to the NHL COVID-19 protocol. Based on a positive test result, Ovechkin will not participate in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas.� CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) February 2, 2022
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