Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin must sit out a game for skipping the Jan. 26 NHL All-Star Game in San Jose, but he has some say in the matter.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ All-Star-caliber roster leaves Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner and Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin missing NHL All-Star Game.

Embattled Steelers receiver Antonio Brown responded to criticism from ex-teammate Ryan Clark by calling Clark an ‘Uncle Tom’ on Instagram.

Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be penalized one game after his decision to skip the NHL All-Star Game because his “body needs a rest.”

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid needs to be in the playoffs, Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson needs to behave and scoring needs to remain higher.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was battling flu-like symptoms, not channeling his inner Bill Belichick, when he wore a hoodie on the bench.

Urban Meyer first started having symptoms of health issues last year and confirmed he was likely done coaching after retiring from Ohio State job.

Seattle has been approved by NHL as league’s 32nd team to start 2021-22 season. The NHL will also realign to two 16-team conferences.

William Nylander, a restricted free agent, just beat the deadline to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. But he could still be traded.