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 ...

Before starting his media availability at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made a ...

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia ...

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

Alex Ovechkin said he agreed to appear in a video in support of Russian president Vladimir Putin's United Russia party ...

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

Ovechkin was pictured in campaign material alongside some of the Kremlin’s most prominent supporters as Russia heads toward parliamentary elections. The post NHL Star Alex Ovechkin Appears in Campaign ...

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

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

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

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