Alex Ovechkin Positive For COVID-19 After Playing Against Penguins
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By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tested positive for COVID-19 following an overtime game against the Pittsburgh Penguins last night.
The Capitals announced the news in a tweet Wednesday.
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
Last night, the Penguins lost to the Capitals 4-3 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena.
Ovechkin was in the lineup.
Because of the positive test, Ovechkin will no longer participate in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas.
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