Alexander Ovechkin forced to withdraw from the All-Star Game

According to Samathan Pell of the Washington Post, Ovechkin tested positive for COVID-19 today, forcing him to miss his team's game against the Edmonton Oilers tonight, as well as the All-Star Game weekend, which begins in two days.

For the next three days, Ovi, who was meant to be the captain of the Metropolitan division, will have to isolate himself.

Credit: HF

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