Ovechkin withdrawls from All-Star game-
The Washington Capitals’ captain has opted out of playing in this years Tim Hortons 2012 NHL All-Star game in Ottawa, feeling undeserving of the honor after his three game suspension.
Ovechkin will be replaced with Pittsburgh Penguins’ James Neal.
Neal has 27 goals in 48 games, which is one more than praised teammate and fellow All-Star game companion, Evgeni Malkin.
