Ice hockey
Ishmuratova: Ovechkin Monument Is Premature
Ex-State Duma deputy and Olympic biathlon champion Svetlana Ishmuratova says a monument to Ovechkin should wait until his career ends.
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Guberniev on Russians in NHL Stanley Cup Race
Match TV's Dmitri Guberniev says he'll back whichever Russian advances furthest in the NHL playoffs, praising Ovechkin, Malkin, Bobrovsky, Kaprizov and Panarin.
Skvortsov: Datsyuk Was My First Hockey Idol
Torpedo's 17-year-old forward names Pavel Datsyuk as his boyhood favorite, praises McDavid, MacKinnon, Makar and Ovechkin among today's stars.
Tretyak: Ovechkin Is the Best Player of the 21st Century
At Moscow's 80-year hockey festival, FHR president Vladislav Tretyak praised Russian hockey's legacy and hailed Alexander Ovechkin as the sport's top player.
Guberniev Wants Ovechkin Statue on Venus or Mars
Commentator Dmitri Guberniev responded to Vladislav Tretyak's statue idea for Ovechkin, proposing a giant Russian-American monument on Venus or Mars.
Maggio Calls for Russia's Return to World Hockey
Salavat Yulaev forward Matthew Maggio says he wants Russia back at the Olympics and world championships, recalling junior clashes with Canada.
Fetisov Downplays Ovechkin's Preseason Injury Concerns
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says Ovechkin's missed practices and preseason games are no cause for alarm, citing veteran scheduling arrangements.
Ovechkin Returns to Full Training with Washington
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery says Alexander Ovechkin trained without limitations after missing two sessions with a lower-body injury.
Ovechkin Named in Washington Squad vs Carolina
Alexander Ovechkin, 41, returns to Washington's lineup for the 2026/27 NHL opener against Carolina after missing the entire pre-season.
Ovechkin, Vasilevskiy and Kucherov Lead Russian Storylines as NHL Season Opens
Kommersant picks the NHL's top storylines: Ovechkin's Capitals as contenders, Hellebuyck's Winnipeg standoff, Marchand's injury and rising $10m contracts.
Dementyev: Ovechkin's only goal is to break Gretzky's record
Hockey agent Alexei Dementyev explains why Ovechkin, 41, signed on for a 22nd NHL season with Washington: he is 10 goals short of Wayne Gretzky's record.
Samsonov: Ovechkin's shot intact, but 50 goals will be tough
Former NHL forward Sergei Samsonov doubts Alexander Ovechkin hits 50 goals, citing age and a deeper Washington roster, yet says his scoring shot remains elite.
Tretiak thanks Ovechkin for taking part in United Russia video
Russian Ice Hockey Federation president Vladislav Tretiak praised Alexander Ovechkin's support and wished him good health to break the NHL scoring record soon.
Alexei Morozov: KHL Has No Plan for Expansion
KHL president Alexei Morozov discusses the new Nizhny Novgorod arena, rules out a three-point system, and addresses Ovechkin's contract and Sochi relocation rumors.
Tretyak Calls Ovechkin World's Best Hockey Player
Russian Ice Hockey Federation president Vladislav Tretyak praised Ovechkin, who re-signed with Washington and trails only Gretzky in career NHL goals.
Setdikov: Ovechkin could return to KHL if he wanted
Lada forward Nikita Setdikov says Alexander Ovechkin could return to the KHL if he wanted, noting he needs 71 goals to reach the milestone.
Skuter Breeki praises safety in Russia after joining Torpedo
The American hockey player says he feels completely safe in Russia and enjoys his time in the country. He also praised Alexander Ovechkin as one of the best players of his generation.
Scooter Bricky says Ovechkin inspired his move to Torpedo
The American defenceman, in his first KHL season with Torpedo, says Alexander Ovechkin helped him fall in love with Russia and praised Malkin from Penguins camp.
Kamensky: Ovechkin Deserves a Farewell Match
KHL vice-president Valeri Kamensky says Alexander Ovechkin should play a farewell match and could eventually suit up for Dynamo Moscow.
Ovechkin Out With Lower-Body Injury, Misses Capitals Preseason Game
Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin will sit out the preseason game against Philadelphia; coach Spencer Carbery won't promise he plays later this week.
Cherkas: Fans Stopped Following Ovechkin's Gretzky Goals Chase
Honoured Coach Sergei Cherkas says media overload has made fans stop tracking Alexander Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record, 10 goals behind.
Zhurova Downplays Latvia's Entry Ban on Ovechkin
Duma deputy and Olympic skating champion Svetlana Zhurova reacted to Latvia barring Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin after his cameo in a United Russia campaign video.
Cherkas Weighs In on Ovechkin's Record Pursuit
Ex-SKA coach Sergei Cherkas is watching Kucherov's form for Tampa, Vasilevskiy's play, and waiting for Ovechkin to break the all-time NHL goals record.
Rotenberg on His Send-Off Words to Ovechkin
Roman Rotenberg revealed what he wished Alexander Ovechkin before the Capitals star departed for the US ahead of the new NHL season.