Alexander Ovechkin is thrilled that his Washington Capitals will face an Edmonton Oilers team without Connor McDavid.

For the only time this season, Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals traveled to Edmonton to play the Oilers.

Alex Ovechkin is hoping not to let a great chance go to waste as his Washington Capitals get set to take on a Connor ...

Connor McDavid was issued a match penalty on this play for cross-checking Conor Garland. pic.twitter.com ... are scheduled to host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will not appeal his three-game suspension for crosschecking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.