Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin stood by his participation in a video for Russian President Vladimir Putin's political party.

Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL training camp by addressing his appearance in a propaganda video supporting United Russia.

Heading into his 22nd NHL season, Ovechkin now faces a fresh spotlight on his backing of the Russian president.

Latvia has barred NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin over appearing in an political ad for Russian President Vladimir Putins' ...

Alex Ovechkin was asked about his appearance in a political video in his native Russia. "They asked me to do that and I said ...

Alex Ovechkin says he’s “for peace and love” after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with ...

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

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appeared Monday in a campaign ad for the United Russia party in support of its leader, President ...

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 ...

Rep. Joe Wilson called Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a United Russia campaign ad "shameful" and urged NHL Commissioner Gary ...

Alex Ovechkin is drawing criticism after appearing in a TV ad for Vladimir Putin's political party, but the NHL's career goal-scoring leader said he only "supports what's happening in Russia" and ...

The Capitals captain, who turned 41 on Thursday ahead of his 22nd NHL season, recently appeared in a campaign video for ...