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Where is Alex Ovechkin from? Hometown, junior hockey career, more to know about Capitals star's Russian roots
While Ovechkin has become of the NHL all-time greats, his hockey career began when he was growing up in Russia.
Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
Alex Ovechkin: Just 5 Goals Away from Breaking Gretzky's Iconic NHL Record
Currently, Alexander Ovechkin stands a mere five goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary NHL record of 894 goals. However, as the Washington Capitals struggle with recent setbacks, ...
From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history
Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...
Simply sensational: The story of Alexander Ovechkin’s miracle goal
Ovechkin hit the NHL with literally a thundering, glass-breaking crash — the hit that he delivered on Columbus defenseman ...
TNT, truTV and MAX are all over Alexander Ovechkin's quest to break the the scoring record of "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.
Ovechkin and the Capitals will have two games with traditional broadcasts on TNT and Max this week – vs. the Carolina ...
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Alex Ovechkin is only 6 goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s record, thanks to goalie Marc-Andre Fleury
Ovechkin, with 889 career goals ... the 28 goals he gave to Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin! Ovechkin is getting closer ...
Alexander Ovechkin collecting own memorabilia during pursuit of NHL goals record
But as Alexander Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record of 894, he is leaving nothing to chance. The ...
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Ovechkin set for NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow
Alexander Ovechkin is closing in on the record for ... as a hero ― not just by fans of his Washington Capitals, but by ice hockey fans all over North America and beyond. Presumably, there ...
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As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment
For years, Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career regular-season goals was widely thought to be untouchable. Now, the ...
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From Moscow to Washington, how Ovechkin became the Great 8
Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...