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Alex Ovechkin ‘heartbroken’ after learning of Alex Luey’s death

Alex Luey passed away in his sleep Sunday morning after a three-year battle with cancer. “Alex battled bravely and touched many lives during his life,” his dad, Scott, wrote on Twitter.

Capitals fans first learned of the youth hockey player for the Niagara Falls Flyers two years ago. Alex Ovechkin surprised Luey with tickets to an upcoming Capitals-Leafs game after finding out he was his favorite player. The gesture left Luey in tears.

Now, Ovechkin and many in the Capitals family are shedding some themselves after losing such a good friend.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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The Capitals gave their hard hat to Alex Luey after the game. Alex Ovechkin said his two goals were ‘only for him.’

Riding two goals from Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime, Tuesday night. Ovechkin scored in the third period as well as the game-winner in overtime.

After the game, the Capitals did not give the team’s hard hat award to Ovechkin. They gave it Ovechkin’s friend Alex Luey, a boy with incurable cancer.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin meets up with Alex Luey before Leafs game

Alex Luey, a friend of the Capitals and especially Alex Ovechkin, attended the Leafs’ game to see his favorite team. According to the pregame broadcast, he got to read the starting lineup in the locker room.

Luey first met Ovechkin in 2017, when he was declared cancer-free. Luey’s cancer has returned and is untreatable.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 3 years ago

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Alex Luey was on NHL Network to talk about his once-in-a-lifetime experience with Alex Ovechkin

On any other night, Alex Ovechkin would have been the star of the show for scoring a hat trick during the Capitals’ game against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. But another Alex stole the spotlight from the famed goalscorer: 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex Luey.

The youth hockey player from Niagra Falls, Ontario was diagnosed with osteosarcoma as a child, causing his right leg to be amputated. Now cancer-free and equipped with a prosthetic, he has been able to return to the ice to enjoy his favorite sport. Part of his return to the ice included a visit to Air Canada Centre as Ovechkin’s guest on Saturday night, where Luey won over the hearts of both the fans and the players, who named him player of the game and gave him a standing ovation in the locker room.

Along with the special treatment from the Caps and a heartwarming message from Nationals player Bryce Harper, Luey found himself in the spotlight once again today with an appearance on NHL Network to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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By Madeline Dement 5 years ago

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Bryce Harper calls Alex Luey’s night with Capitals the ‘best thing [he’s] seen in a long time’

Although he’s a big fan of his hometown Vegas Golden Knights, Bryce Harper is still on top of all of the latest Capitals happenings.

Two weeks after congratulating Braden Holtby on his 200th win, Harper is now recognizing Alex Ovechkin for his role in Alex Luey’s memorable night.

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By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago

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The Capitals named Alex Luey player of the game. They gave him a standing ovation in the locker room.

Alex Luey’s fairy tale night ended the way it started: in the Capitals locker room.

The 13-year-old cancer survivor, who was by Alex Ovechkin’s side during postgame interviews, was honored by the team in one final kind gesture.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin promised Alex Luey he would score a goal before the game. He tallied a hat trick instead.

The Alex Luey Show continued postgame.

The 13-year-old cancer survivor joined Alex Ovechkin during his interviews with the media. While speaking nationally in Canada with HNIC, Luey showed off the Hockey Night In Canada towel that Ovechkin gave him. The two also revealed that Ovechkin promised a goal for Luey before the game.

Ovi scored three instead. What a considerate human being.

“It’s incredible what he did for me,” Luey said.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Alex Luey, overcome with emotion, hugged his parents after Alex Ovechkin’s hat trick

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th career hat trick Saturday night in Toronto. The tally gave Ovechkin the NHL lead in goals, and the franchise lead in career hat tricks. But the goal was even bigger than that.

A month ago, Ovechkin invited 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex Luey to the Caps-Leafs game after finding out he was Luey’s favorite player. Luey cried.

After Ovechkin scored his hatty tonight, Luey was once again overwhelmed.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin scores two sensational first-period goals after spending warmups with cancer survivor Alex Luey

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin invited 13-year-old, cancer survivor Alex Luey to the game Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Luey a youth hockey player for the Niagara Falls Flyers, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that lives inside the bone. Luey had part of his right leg amputated, but after a successful surgery and a new prosthetic, began re-playing the sport he loved most.

Ovechkin, inspired by the story, gave Luey tickets to the game in October and the gesture made Luey cry.

Fast forward to this evening and the pair spent most of pregame warm-ups together. Ovechkin and Luey even took a selfie together from the bench.

By the end of the game’s first 20 minutes, Ovechkin gave an even better gift to Luey. He scored twice. His first goal was one of his most beautiful tallies of the season.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin surprises cancer survivor Alex Luey after finding out he’s his favorite player, reduces him to tears

Alex Luey is a youth hockey player for the Niagara Falls Flyers and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that lives inside the bone. Alex had part of his right leg amputated, but with the support of his community and a successful surgery, Alex is already back on the ice. With his new prosthetic, he is re-learning how to skate and play the sport he loves dearly.

Sunday on Sportsnet’s Hometown Hockey, Alex Ovechkin, inspired by Tiny Alex’s story, surprised the youngster and gave him a gift that reduced him to tears.

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By Elyse Bailey 5 years ago

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