Alex Ovechkin, all-time NHL goal scorer, appears in ad supporting Vladimir Putin
📍 Aftermath
Alex Ovechkin defended his appearance in the Russian political ad, stating he supports his country, is “for peace and love,” and is not pro‑war. The ad provoked criticism and pushback, with media outlets and a Republican congressman pressing the NHL and the Capitals noting he was asked to film the United Russia ad.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer NBC4 Washington · 50d ago broke it first
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