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

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

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

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

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

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

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

His excuse for backing Putin's party is nonsense. But if political support is a firing offense, American sport is in big ...

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 spoke out Thursday about the backlash he is facing for appearing in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. “I’m Russian. As soon as I’m ...

Ovechkin has previously expressed his support for the Russian president in the past.

After Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, the Washington Capitals said their long-time ...