Olympic champion condemned Ovechkin's suspension from matches for sitting in a hotel

Alexander Ovechkin

Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov condemned the removal of Washington Capitals striker Alexander Ovechkin from the National Hockey League (NHL) matches for violating medical protocols regarding coronavirus. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

“It's gibberish and looks funny. They are still in the team, they are still together. They gathered at the hotel, but what's wrong with that, ”Kozhevnikov counted. He drew attention to the fact that players can be together in the locker room, and called the amount of the fine excessive.