Has All-star Novelty Worn Off For Nhl Players? Some Want To Rest; Others Excited To Go

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Sat, 01/25/2020 - 7:14pm

Alex Ovechkin pulled out of All-Star Game for second year in a row and others said they would rather rest than play, but Patrick Kane keeps going.

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