Hockey “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin returned to the team after the death of his father
Forward club of the National Hockey League (NHL) “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin returned to the location of the team after a trip to Russia. About this in Twitter wrote journalist Tom Gulitti.
According to the source, the hockey player flew to the United States on the morning of February 22. He is later scheduled to take part in Washington’s practice ahead of the NHL’s regular-season game against the Anaheim Ducks on February 23.
Earlier on February 22, ESPN reported that the Washington Capitals were ready to offer Ovechkin additional rest days. It was noted that he could enter the team in a match against Anaheim or on February 25 against the New York Rangers.
On February 15, Ovechkin announced the death of his father, Mikhail. A day earlier, the hockey player left the location of “Washington” and flew to Moscow. Before the match with the Florida Panthers on February 17, the club, captained by the Russian, honored the memory of Ovechkin Sr.
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. Ovechkin is the second-best scorer in NHL history.
Source: Lenta
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