Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin flew to Moscow due to health problems of his father Mikhail
Russian striker of the National Hockey League (NHL) club “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin left the location of the team due to health problems of his father Mikhail. The reason for the departure of the athlete calls RIA Novosti.
According to the source, the hockey player will soon fly to Moscow. The timing of the return of the 37-year-old player in the United States is not called.
Earlier on Tuesday, February 14, Washington reported that Ovechkin’s departure was due to the health of a loved one and family circumstances. The team’s next game in the NHL regular season will take place on February 15 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The meeting will begin at 03:00 Moscow time.
Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since 2005. He spent all seasons in North America with Washington. Together with the club, the hockey player won the Stanley Cup in 2018. He ranks second in the list of the best scorers in NHL history.
Source: Lenta
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