Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
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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 longtime captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his…
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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 longtime captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his…
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