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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:23 AM
NOTABLE Ovechkin suspended two games for hit that injured CampbellWashington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin was suspended for two games by the NHL yesterday because of a reckless hit. The forward drove Chicago's Brian Campbell into the boards from behind Sunday and received a major penalty and a game misconduct. Because he also was suspended for two games earlier this season, Ovechkin is considered a repeat offender under the collective bargaining agreement. "There's nothing I can do right now. He just fell, and this happens," Ovechkin said after the game. He'll forfeit more than $232,000 in salary based on the number of games in the season. Ovechkin will miss games today at Florida and Thursday at Carolina. He can return Saturday at Tampa Bay. "We have no problem with the way Alex tried to finish his check," Capitals general manager George McPhee said. "Unfortunately, an injury resulted. We are disappointed with the suspension but do not want to comment further." Campbell stayed down for several minutes before he was able to leave the ice with a trainer at his side and then headed to the locker room. He did not return to the game. Campbell, out with what the team is calling an upper-body injury, will miss the Blackhawks' three-game trip this week out west. • Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars is out indefinitely after the center underwent surgery to remove his appendix. Modano, 39, has appeared in all 68 of the Stars' games this season, scoring 13 goals with 13 assists.
LAST NIGHT'S GAME • Devils 3, Bruins 2: David Clarkson had a goal and an assist, and New Jersey scored three times in the first period against Boston goaltender Tim Thomas. Clarkson took the shot that Rob Niedermayer deflected in and then scored on a breakaway - set up by goalie Martin Brodeur - to make it 2-0. Zach Parise finished the barrage that assured the Devils their 18th straight .500-plus season. - Associated Press Story toolsToday’s Top Stories |
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