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Alex Ovechkin shoots the puck during an April 2026 Capitals game in Pittsburgh. File photo. — Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Sep 17, 2026

Ovechkin Says He Supports Russia but Is 'Not Pro-War'

At Capitals media day Thursday, the NHL's career goals leader said he agreed to appear in a United Russia campaign video without hesitation and was surprised by the backlash.