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Alex Ovechkin confirms this will be final season before retirement

Ovechkin confirmed he'd be going back to live in Russia after his retirement.

The Hill•Sean Noone5 Oct

NHL legend Ovechkin will retire at end of season

National Hockey League all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin says he will retire at the end of the season.

BBC5 Oct

NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season

Russian led Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup win Ovechkin turned 41 in September Alex Ovechkin said on 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 Guardian•Associated Press5 Oct

Alex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite

After the NHL star appeared in an ad campaign for United Russia, it’s fair to start pressing about the impact of his stances – even if he doesn’t want to talk about it When Russian launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reporters asked Washington…

The Guardian•Colin Horgan18 Sept

Latvia bars NHL’s Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country

Latvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after the he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Hill•Finya Swai18 Sept

‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance

Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.

Al Jazeera17 Sept

• neutral toward Vladimir Putin · 91%

NHL-'I'm Russian,' Ovechkin says about decision to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia

• neutral toward Vladimir Putin · 87%

Alexander Ovechkin faces backlash over Putin campaign ad

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 Hill•Dominick Mastrangelo17 Sept

• critical toward Vladimir Putin · 93%

NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

Al Jazeera17 Sept

• neutral toward Vladimir Putin · 91%

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad

Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country’s ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

The Washington Post•Mary Ilyushina15 Sept

NHL star Ovechkin backs Putin’s party in campaign video ahead of elections

Ovechkin's endorsement may bolster United Russia's domestic appeal, potentially influencing election outcomes amid geopolitical tensions.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez15 Sept

NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin’s party

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin.

The Hill•Mira Bhakta15 Sept

Ovechkin still backing Putin party in parliamentary vote

Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. It's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.

Deutsche Welle15 Sept

NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party

Capitals star is long-time supporter of Russian leader Ovechkin is NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer , has appeared in a campaign ad for the United Russia party, which supports Vladimir Putin, as…

The Guardian•Robert Mackey and Tom Lutz15 Sept