Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
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What happened
After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer. “Alex Ovechkin is a Russian citizen who lives in Moscow with his family during the offseason and will live there following his retireme…
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