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Arlington, VA – Washington Capitals general manager George Star Game.
"Because he's a suspended player, he doesn't feel like he deserves to be there, so he's not going to go and he doesn't want to be a distraction to the event," McPhee said.
Ovechkin was suspended by the NHL for three games Monday for leaving his feet to deliver a high, hard check to the head of Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game.
In 47 games this season, Ovechkin has produced 20 goals and 19 assists.
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