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Alex Ovechkin announces his father Mikhail has died at the age of 71

Alex Ovechkin took a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday due to the health of a family member. The Russian outlet Match TV reported that Ovi’s father, Mikhail, required “urgent hospitalization” after falling ill and the Capitals captain was returning to Moscow.

Today, Ovi announced that his beloved and full-of-personality dad has passed away. Mikhail was 71.

“Today I lost my father,” Ovechkin wrote on Instagram. “I thank everyone for the support but please be understanding and do not disturb my family in this difficult time for us! Thank you.”

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Washington Nationals announce the passing of owner Ted Lerner

The Washington Nationals announced on Monday morning that the team’s founding managing principal owner, Ted Lerner, passed away on Sunday at the age of 97.

Lerner died at his Chevy Chase, MD home due to complications of pneumonia.

Lerner, a billionaire real estate developer, helped bring the Nationals to Washington from Montreal for $450 million. During his time as owner, the Nationals went from last to a World Series-winning team in 2019. The Lerners also opened Nationals Park in 2008 in the Navy Yard area of DC.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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NHL mourns the passing of legendary Hockey Hall-of-Famer Guy Lafleur

Hockey Hall of Fame forward Guy Lafleur died at the age of 70 on Friday after a long battle with lung cancer per Sportsnet. His passing comes just a week after the hockey world also lost Mike Bossy to lung cancer.

Lafleur scored 560 goals and tallied 1,353 points in 1,126 NHL games and helped lead the Montreal Canadiens to five Stanley Cup championships from 1973 to 1979. ‘Le demon blond’ is one of the most electrifying players in NHL history.

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By Chris Cerullo 11 months ago

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NHL mourns the passing of Mike Bossy, one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time

Hockey Hall of Fame forward Mike Bossy died at the age of 65 on Friday after a long battle with lung cancer per Sportsnet. Bossy smoked regularly in his early years.

Bossy scored 573 goals in 752 NHL games and helped lead the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1979 to 1983. Bossy is arguably the purest and most proficient goal-scorer of all time.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Bryan ‘Bugsy’ Watson, a former Capital, Stanley Cup champion, and popular pizzeria owner, passes away at age 78

Former Capitals defenseman Bryan “Bugsy” Watson passed away on Thursday at the age of 78.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, whom Watson spent six seasons with, announced the news on their Twitter but did not release a cause of death.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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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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Alex Ovechkin shares his condolences after learning Ted Lindsay dies at 93

Monday morning, Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek reported that Hockey Hall of Famer and Detroit Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay passed away at the age of 93. Lindsay had been in hospice care and died overnight.

During his 17-year NHL career, Lindsay scored 851 points and won the Stanley Cup four times with the Detroit Red Wings. He also racked up 1,423 penalty minutes during his career with the Red Wings earning him the nickname “Terrible Ted”. He was the last surviving member of the famed “Production Line” with Sid Abel and right wing Gordie Howe.

Tributes to Lindsay are pouring in on social media. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was one of the first players to share his condolences before practice Monday.

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By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago

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Tragically Hip frontman and Canadian musician Gord Downie passes away from terminal brain cancer

After being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer in December 2015, Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie passed away Tuesday.

Downie announced in the spring of 2016 that he had undergone surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The Hip already had a tour planned, and Downie planned to go through with it. Downie’s final performance was in August 2016 in the band’s hometown of Kingston, Ontario.

While the Hip was important to Canada being labeled as “Canada’s band,” they also held a very special place in Braden Holtby’s heart.

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By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago

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Let’s mourn Tom Petty with the Capitals ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ video from the 1989-90 season

One of the biggest rock legends of all-time, Tom Petty, died Monday night at the age of 66.

The frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. He could not be revived.

Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

Petty’s music was so legendary, the Capitals even used his song Runnin’ Down A Dream to recap their 1989-90 season. Take a look.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, 62, has died

The hockey world mourns today as Dallas Stars play-by-play announcer Dave Strader has passed away at the age of 62. Strader was diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer last year.

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By Peter Hassett 5 years ago

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