Russia, on April 6, 2025. (Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press) Ovechkin discussed in 2017 his friendly relationship with Putin. “He respects me as an athlete, and he respects all the ...

MOSCOW, April 7 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded Russian ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin ... for fans across Russia and the world. Alexander Ovechkin, known in the United ...

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke the ... excluding only the Covid-shortened 2020-21 season. Ovechkin’s professional career began in Russia in 2001 with Dynamo Moscow.

Alexander Ovechkin stands alone ... For his part, Ovechkin thanked fans 'around the world' and in his native Russia, as well as his family and teammates: 'Without your support, I wouldn't be ...

Washington Capitals icon Alexander Ovechkin became ... Before meeting Ovechkin, Shubskaya worked as a model in her native Russia. She boasts over half-a-million followers on Instagram.

Alexander Ovechkin’s net worth in 2025 is $80 million ... and World Championships. Russia most recently won bronze in the 2019 IIHF World Championship, where Finland and Canada finished ahead.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexander ... record. Ovechkin, now with 895 goals, received praise from the Russian President, who highlighted his achievements and popularity in Russia and beyond.

Alexander Ovechkin guides the Washington Capitals into the playoffs. He aims for another Stanley Cup victory. Ovechkin had a strong season, breaking records. The Capitals finished as Eastern ...

The chase by the Great 8, a nickname honoring his jersey number, captured attention from North America to Ovechkin’s native Russia, where billboards and goal-counters cheered on and tracked his ...

Alexander Ovechkin (right) with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an award ceremony in honor of the 2014 Team Russia Olympic Champions at the Grand Kremlin Palace. As a patriotic ...