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Ovechkin
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Latvia bans Alex Ovechkin from entering country, adds hockey star to persona-non-grata list
Latvia adds NHL star Alex Ovechkin to its persona-non-grata list following political backlash.
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Alex Ovechkin addresses pro-Putin video: ‘I’m Russian and I support my country’
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Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'not pro-war'
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Alex Ovechkin, all-time NHL goal scorer, appears in ad supporting Vladimir Putin
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NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad
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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad
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Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign commercial for Putin-aligned United Russia party
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Alex Ovechkin Returns to Capitals, Full Details on New Contract After NHL Retirement Rumors
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Alex Ovechkin, NHL’s all-time goals leader, will return to Washington Capitals
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Ovechkin to return for 22nd season, signs 1-year contract with Capital
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Alex Ovechkin delays NHL retirement, re-signs with Washington Capitals on 1-year deal
Alex Ovechkin has confirmed he will extend his career, signing a one-year contract to return to the Washington Capitals for his 22nd NHL season.
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GM: Capitals still have cap room, roster space for Ovechkin
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