Early Friday evening, it was announced by both NHL Public Relations and the Vegas Golden Knights organization that star goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has declined his invitation to participate in the NHL All-Star game.
While being named to the NHL All-Star Game is a tremendous honor, the Golden Knights and Marc-Andre Fleury have decided that Marc-Andre will pass on the invitation this year.— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 4, 2020
NHL Public Relations also issued a statement Friday that Vancouver Canucks netminder Jacob Markstrom will be taking Flower's place in the All Star Game.
#NHLAllStar Update: @Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will replace @GoldenKnights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2020 Honda NHL All-Star Game.— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 4, 2020
With Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin being suspended one game for skipping out on the All Star game, it's expected Marc-Andre Fleury will face disciplinary action from the league as well.
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