Ovechkin suspended for 'reckless hit'

League officials called the play on the Blackhawks' defenseman during Sunday's 4-3 Washington win "a reckless hit." In the first-period incident, Campbell skated with the puck into his own end and Ovechkin shoved him from behind into the end boards.

Ovechkin received a major penalty and game misconduct. Campbell broke his collarbone on the play and will miss the remainder of the regular season, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Ovechkin is a repeat offender, having also been suspended for two games this season for a knee-to- knee collision with Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason, so under the terms of the NHL's labor contract will forfeit $232,645 in salary.

He is eligible to return Saturday when the Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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