Alexander Ovechkin makes wild remark about Connor McDavid's suspension
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling showdown against one of the titans of the NHL, as the league leading Washington Capitals pay a visit to northern Alberta.
With that being said, fans who were hoping to see
Alexander Ovechkin and
Connor McDavid go toe-to-toe will be disappointed as NHL Player & Safety has suspended the Oilers captain for 3 games.
While McDavid's suspension comes as a huge disappointment for the Oilers faithful, Alexander Ovechkin sees this as a massive opportunity for his team.
Alexander Ovechkin makes snarky comment about Connor McDavid's suspension
Following the Capitals morning skate, Alexander Ovechkin made himself available for his usual interviews, making hilarious comment about McDavid's suspension
"Sucks for him, good for us."
-Alexander Ovechkin
Indeed, Connor McDavid's absence from tonight's matchup is incredibly fortuitous for the Washington Capitals.
The Edmonton Oilers have made incredible strides the past 8 weeks, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the league.
The Washington Capitals currently sit in first place in the NHL standings with 67 points, with the Oilers sitting just 6 points back.
As it stands, the Edmonton Oilers will have to make due without Connor for the next 3 games.
Superstar
Leon Draisaitl will aim to step up in a big way during McDavid's absence -- a challenge he's already proven capable of handling when McDavid missed 3 games earlier this season due to a lower-body injury.
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