Ice hockey
Tretiak, Fetisov and Aksenenko Win Duma Seats
Three former hockey players — Vladislav Tretiak, Vyacheslav Fetisov and Alexander Aksenenko — have won single-mandate seats in Russia's State Duma elections.
United Russia
Ovechkin's Agent Doesn't Rule Out Political Future
Alexei Dementyev says a post-hockey political career is possible for Ovechkin, downplaying backlash over his appearance in a United Russia campaign video.
Capitals GM Weighs In on Ovechkin Ad Backlash
Washington GM Chris Patrick says he understands the criticism of Alexander Ovechkin's United Russia campaign video but feels for his captain's tough position.
Hašek Questions Ovechkin's Neutrality Claims
Dominik Hašek criticized Alexander Ovechkin for appearing in a United Russia campaign video, saying the words on peace contradict his actions.
Valuev Defends Ovechkin Over Campaign Video Backlash
State Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev dismissed Western criticism of Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin for appearing in a United Russia election ad, calling him free to state his views.
Alex Ovechkin appears in United Russia campaign ad
Vedomosti published images of the Capitals star alongside Sergey Lavrov and Margarita Simonyan ahead of pro-Putin party's parliamentary campaign.
Ovechkin Appears in United Russia Campaign Video
The Washington Capitals forward features in the background of a United Russia clip ahead of State Duma elections, alongside Lavrov, Simonyan and Mashkov.