IIHF ends blanket ban on Russian hockey teams, eligibility now to be decided on case-by-case basis
The International Ice Hockey Federation continued its easing of sanctions on Russian and Belarusian national and club teams. The two countries have…
Alex Ovechkin smiles proudly after Ovi Jr goes coast-to-coast to score goal and celebrates during youth hockey game
The Ovechkin family has only been back in Russia for a few days, and Sergei Ovechkin is already scoring goals. Sunday, both…
Alex Ovechkin reportedly set to return to Russia on Wednesday
Alex Ovechkin is headed home to Russia without concrete plans that he'll be back in Washington, DC, this fall. According to Russian…
Alex Ovechkin writes 145-page dissertation on hockey training methods, will go for PhD in Pedagogical Sciences after career is over
You can call him the greatest goal scorer of all time, and potentially soon... Dr. Ovechkin? Since 2015, it has been known…
Evgeny Kuznetsov stretchered off ice after taking hit during KHL playoff game with Salavat Yulaev
Evgeny Kuznetsov had a scary moment during Sunday's KHL playoff game between his Salavat Yulaev and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. After advancing the puck…
Alex Ovechkin hopes his hockey museum in Russia will open in 2027, says jersey swaps have nothing to do with him retiring
Alex Ovechkin has long spoken about the museum of hockey memorabilia he plans to open in his native Moscow, Russia. In a…
Evgeny Kuznetsov on how much longer he thinks he can continue playing career: ‘As much as I want. The main thing is to have fewer idiots around.’
Evgeny Kuznetsov has been at the latest stop in his pro career, the KHL's Salavat Yulaev, for over a month now. The…
Alex Ovechkin’s godfather and first hockey coach, Alexander Filippov, passes away in Russia
Alexander Filippov, the godfather and first hockey coach of legendary Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin, passed away at the age of 75…
KHL President says league plans to discuss future plans with Alex Ovechkin in the summer: ‘If he decides to continue his career in the KHL, we’ll be delighted’
The future of Alex Ovechkin's career has been the elephant in the room for the Washington Capitals all season. The legendary winger’s…
Russian Ice Hockey Federation plans to appeal IIHF’s decision to disqualify teams from participating in international competitions during 2026-27 season
The International Ice Hockey Federation recently met to review its risk assessment regarding the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian national and club…
Evgeny Kuznetsov placed on KHL waivers by Metallurg Magnitogorsk, will attempt to revive career with Viktor Kozlov’s Salavat Yulaev
Evgeny Kuznetsov was placed on KHL waivers by Metallurg Magnitogorsk on Saturday. According to Sport-Express's Arthur Khairullin, the move was a joint…
Alex Ovechkin to star in Russian comedy film ‘Hockey Dads 2’
Alex Ovechkin is set to break out his acting skills again, but this time on the silver screen in Russia. According to…
Russian outlet reports Alex Ovechkin could have made over 4 times his NHL salary in endorsement deals over the summer
Breaking the NHL goals record appears to have been good for Alex Ovechkin's pocketbook. According to Russian news outlet SHOT, Ovechkin signed…
Alex Ovechkin announced as cultural ambassador for Russia’s Intervision song competition
Alex Ovechkin will be taking his celebrity status to the international music scene. The Washington Capitals captain was announced as the official…
Alex Ovechkin had Russian bank accounts frozen due to accountant not submitting tax returns since 2023
Alex Ovechkin went through a bit of a financial headache back home in Russia. According to the Russian sports tabloid “Mash on…
Alex Ovechkin tells CNN that he hopes hockey can help mend relations between Russia and the United States
The relationship between the United States and Russia has been tense in recent years. But Alex Ovechkin and some of his fellow…
Alex Ovechkin wins ninth-career Kharlamov Trophy, named best Russian player in the world for 2024-25 season
Alex Ovechkin was named the winner of the 2024-25 Kharlamov Trophy, awarded to the Russian player deemed to be best in the…
Biden administration considered expelling Alex Ovechkin and all Russian NHL players from the country to pressure Vladimir Putin in prisoner swap
In the months leading up to a prisoner exchange for American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul Whelan in August 2024,…
Alex Ovechkin meets Russian Olympic figure skaters Evgenia Medvedeva and Kamilia Valieva: ‘These are the people who have achieved a lot through hard work’
Alex Ovechkin is a global superstar in his own right, but combine him with Olympic figure skating medalists, and that's a Russian…
Alex Ovechkin gifted new car, honored for breaking NHL goals record before ‘Match of the Year’ exhibition in Russia
Alex Ovechkin laced his skates up Sunday to play in the annual "Match of the Year," a charity event organized by Artemi…
