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Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals’ season is over to decide whether he’s calling it a career or returning to play one more year. The NHL’s career goal-scoring ...

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin takes big step en route to being ready for opening night

The Washington Capitals have high hopes heading into the 2026-27 season. They added Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou to the roster, ...

Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad

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

NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party

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

Capitals Notebook: Alex Ovechkin Injury Update, Team Works On PK & Preps For Dress Rehearsal

The Washington Capitals got a positive sign on Thursday, as Alex Ovechkin returned to work as a full participant in a busy practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Alex Ovechkin on pro-Putin video appearance: 'I support my country'

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 on appearing in Putin campaign video: ‘I support my country’

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

Alex Ovechkin addresses role in pro-Putin video: ‘I’m Russian and I support my country’

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

‘American hockey fans deserve better’: U.S. lawmaker not happy at Alex Ovechkin’s Putin advertisement

Washington Capitals captain and NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently appeared in a political campaign advertisement for ...