Washington, United States, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Ovechkin on Russian political video: 'I support my country'

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NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin explained his appearance in a Russian political video backing Vladimir Putin on Thursday by saying he supports his homeland. The Washington Capitals captain, speaking on his 41st birthday and the opening day of Washington Capitals training camp, said he had no hesitation in making the video for the United Russia Party. "They asked me to do that. I said yes. So, simple as that," Ovechkin said. "I'm Russian......

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