Ovechkin meeting with Campbell

Ovechkin is out for 2 games due to his hit/shove on Brian Campbell. I’m sure the fact that Campbell broke his collar bone had a lot to do with the decision to suspend him. I disagree completely with the ruling, but who am I– If nothing else at least Ovechkin will get to catch up on some rest and prepare himself for a long playoff run. He will mis

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Ovechkin banned two games for hit on Campbell – FOXSports.com
The NHL has officially suspended Alex Ovechkin for two games for what the NHL deemed a "reckless hit" on the Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Campbell on Sunday. …

What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin– – Yahoo! Sports (blog)
In the past I've defended Ovechkin's numerous questionable plays. The guy is legitimately a freight train (he's 6-2, 233!) on the ice and I think much of …

‘Amazing’ Ovechkin at UC for one day only – Chicago Sun-Times
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin will have his chances when the Blackhawks host the Washington Capitals today at the United …

Ovechkin slapped with two-game suspension – National Post (blog)
Ovechkin was given a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct Sunday for a hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell. The Blackhawks blue-liner may miss the …

Post-Games return hasn’t been kind to NHL – ESPN (blog)
Sunday: Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's two-time reigning Hart Trophy winner, pushes Brian Campbell from behind into the boards and is ejected from a nationally …

Ovechkin suspended 2 games – CBC.ca
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, leaves the ice after his hit on Brian Campbell during the first period on Sunday. …

Boynton expected to travel with Blackhawks – ESPN (blog)
… Sunday to a broken clavicle, according to league sources, on Sunday when he was knocked into the boards by the Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin.

Alexander Ovechkin Suspended Two Games – hockeyfights.com
TORONTO – The National Hockey League announced today that Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended for two games, without pay, …

Ovechkin ejected for hit on Hawk – Vancouver Sun
Alex Ovechkin doesn't think he hit Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell hard Sunday afternoon, despite receiving a game misconduct for hitting from …

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Ovechkin tossed from Caps’ wild win
The Washington Capitals roared back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period to win 4-3 in overtime Sunday in Chicago after Alex Ovechkin was kicked out for a hit from behind on Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell..

Ovechkin earns game misconduct for hit from behind
Alex Ovechkin was kicked out of Sunday’s NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks for a hit from behind into the end boards..

Ovechkin wants to put Olympics behind him
Alex Ovechkin is refocused on the NHL, and not the fallout in Russia following his country’s poor performance at the Vancouver Games..

Canada Shut Down Russia’s Alex Ovechkin In 7-3 Win
Canada shut down Russia’s Alex Ovechkin in 7-3 win.

Crosby, Ovechkin renew Canada-Russia rivalry
One of the most hotly anticipated hockey games — and individual matchups — in recent memory will take place Wednesday night in Vancouver as Canada and Russia renew their storied rivalry in the Olympic quarter-finals..

S.L. Price: Alex Ovechkin haunts Canada’s hockey dreams
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — It wasn’t that Russia’s star-studded lineup didn’t look unstoppable or brilliant on Tuesday night; at times it did. But for its debut in the tournament that Team Canada coach Mike Babcock says could end up being “the best hockey event of all time,” Russia often looked tight, too self-conscious. It held just a three-goal lead over Latvia early in the third period when Alexander Ovechkin jolted his team to life..

Ovechkin nets 2 goals as Russia thumps Latvia, 8-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Danis Zaripov scored two goals apiece as Russian routed Latvia 8-2 Tuesday to cap the opening day of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament..

Ovechkin scores 2 as Russia beats Latvia
Alex Ovechkin scored in the first period to give the Russians a three-goal lead and early in the third to restore a four-goal cushion and set up an 8-2 rout of Latvia at the Vancouver Olympics on Tuesday night..

Ovechkin downplays Olympic pressure
With only a few days to go before the start of the Olympic hockey tournament, Russia’s Alexander Ovechkin says he’s not thinking about it yet. Nor has he begun engaging in some friendly trash talking with his Swedish, Czech, Canadian or U.S. teammates on the Washington Capitals, he claims..

After The Whistle: Crosby or Ovechkin
Each week, CBCSports.ca senior hockey writers Scott Morrison and Tim Wharnsby conduct (mostly) friendly banter on the hot-button issues in the NHL..

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Will Ovechkin get the 4 games he deserves–
The NHL and Colin Campbell have been heavily criticized over the past week for not suspending Matt Cooke for his hit on Marc Savard. It is funny how once again things are lining up perfectly for the NHL to look foolish. Take a look at these two hits and decide for yourself which one is worse:

Campbell has broken collarbone after Ovechkin hit | i Spot a
A source confirmed late Sunday night that Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell suffered a broken collarbone when he was shoved into the boards from behind by Alex Ovechkin and likely would miss at least the rest of the regular season.

Ovechkin Ejected for Hit from Behind on Campbell [Video] watch!

Ovechkin gets thrown out, Hawks give up another 3rd period l
Video of Ovechkin hit on Campbell.

What a Comeback, Caps win 4-3 in OT without Ovechkin!
Ovechkin got a 5 minute penalty for boarding and an automatic game misconduct about mid way through the 1st period. After he left the Caps played a period and a half of heartless hockey and were down 3-0 going in to the third. Then everything cha

Colin Campbell’s Nightmare Continues: Ovechkin Ejected for B
This is probably the last thing NHL discipline czar Colin Campbell wanted to see this week. Another hit that’s sure to spark controversy and outrage,

(Video) Alexander Ovechkin injures Brian Campbell watch!
Big collision in a game between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhaws on Sunday, March 14th, at the United…

Ovechkin gets game misconduct; Milbury defends him
With 7:52 left in the first period of the Washington Capitals’ NBC-televised game at the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin pushed defenseman Brian Campbell into the end boards after he had played the puck.

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RT @NHL: #Caps Ovechkin suspended two games for Campbell hit http://cot.ag/cOHb2v #nhl | serves him right.
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RT @rnstrong: Beautiful RT @mirtle: NHL calls Ovechkin play "a reckless hit" and says he "is considered a repeat offender."
Caps’ Ovechkin banned two games for Campbell hit – NHL.com – News… Latest Sports News http://twirhl.com/u/aaT
So they take out Ovechkin but allow Cooke to continue injuring key players.
way to go thar captain RT @NHL #Caps Ovechkin suspended two games for Campbell hit http://cot.ag/cOHb2v #nhl
Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin suspended two games for hit – http://tinyurl.com/yf8ye66
RT @GCaggiano: The suspension of Alex Ovechkin was correct and deserved. Hell, it should have been longer.
RT @espn: Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin suspended two games for hit – http://tinyurl.com/yf8ye66 @smileyrva
BREAKING NEWS: The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin two games for his hit on Chicago defenceman Brian Campbell.
Ovechkin gets a 2-game suspension for the season ending hit on Brian Campbell.
O.o RT @NHL: #Caps Ovechkin suspended two games for Campbell hit http://cot.ag/cOHb2v #nhl
Even Mike Knuble says Ovechkin needs to harness his agression. When it comes from your own teammate, then you know it’s a problem.

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Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ejected for hit on Brian Campbell – ESPN Chicago
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After hit by Alexander Ovechkin, Chicago Blackhawks’ Brian Campbell to miss three-game trip – ESPN Chicago
After hit by Alexander Ovechkin, Chicago Blackhawks’ Brian Campbell to miss three-game trip http://bit.ly/cEEOLo #chicago

Video: Ovechkin gets game misconduct; Milbury defends him – Puck Daddy – NHL Blog – Yahoo! Sports
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Ovechkin Ejected for Hit from Behind on Campbell [Video]
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Evidence that Ovechkin’s hit came from behind – ProHockeyTalk – Hockey – NBC Sports
Well, as Brandon (@PHTonNBC) captured, you can’t deny that Ovechkin hit Soupy from behind: http://bit.ly/cFIIeG