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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.
Washington Capitals
NHL Preseason: Capitals, Rangers, Wild and Avalanche in Action
Washington hosts Boston, the Islanders meet the Rangers, Minnesota takes on Dallas, and Colorado faces Winnipeg in Tuesday's preseason slate.
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.
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.
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.
NHL Preseason: Buffalo-Pittsburgh, Panthers-Lightning Headline
A packed NHL preseason slate features Buffalo at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia vs Washington and a Florida-Tampa Bay clash, plus an Ottawa-Montreal home-and-away double.
Flyers Copy Trevor Zegras's Tucked-In Jersey Look
Philadelphia players wore their jerseys tucked into their shorts during warm-up vs. Washington, honoring teammate Trevor Zegras's penalty-drawing style from a prior game.
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.
Aubé-Kubel praises Ovechkin's son Sergei's hockey instincts
Minsk Dinamo forward Nicolas Aubé-Kubel commends eight-year-old Sergei Ovechkin for his skating and early promise, while reflecting on his time with Alexander in Washington.
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.
Aydar Suniev scores twice as Russians shine in NHL preseason
Calgary's Aydar Suniev scored both goals against Seattle, while Washington's Ivan Miroshnichenko had two points as Russians impressed early in NHL preseason.
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.
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.
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.
Zhurova: Ovechkin Never Won Olympic Gold Himself
State Duma deputy and Olympic champion Svetlana Zhurova praised Ovechkin's global standing, saying fans forgive his NHL career because he glorifies Russia.
Ovechkina on Alexander Ovechkin's NHL Future
Alexander Ovechkin's mother, Tatiana Ovechkina, says health and desire will decide whether this season is his last in the NHL with Washington.
Vasilyev Slams Latvia Over Ovechkin Entry Ban
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev mocked Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania after Ovechkin was barred from entering Latvia, comparing the Baltic states to a mosquito.
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.