A campaign video for Vladimir Putin's ruling party that features Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is reigniting scrutiny of the hockey legend's ties to the Russian leader. Why it matters: ...

Washington Capitals superstar and captain Alex Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary ...

This is not a new issue, and we have written it over and over — when Ovechkin palled around with Putin at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, when Ovechkin started the social movement “PutinTeam” prior to the ...

ESPN's Robert Klemko probed Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin on his decision to appear in a pro-Putin campaign ad. The post ESPN Reporter Holds Alex Ovechkin’s Skates to the Fire as He ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league’s career ...

Alex Ovechkin’s support of Vladimir Putin is nothing new, but it has become increasingly delicate over the years. Kirk Irwin / NHLI via Getty Images ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin opened the 22nd ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin stood by his participation in a video for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political party, and said he will live in his home country, Russia, when he is ...

NHL star Alex Ovechkin is facing criticism after appearing in a political ad to support one of "the architects of Russia's war against Ukraine." ...

Washington Capitals captain and NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently appeared in a political campaign advertisement for Russia. Ovechkin stood in the video alongside major Russian political ...

NHL legend Alex Ovechkin will retire at the end of the 2026-27 season, the Washington Capitals legend announced on Monday, October 5. “My family and I decided this summer that this will be my final ...

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is facing criticism for an appearance in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the country’s elections this weekend. The episode is ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said Thursday that he is all "for peace and love" after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin during the offseason. The ...