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2026-09-17 11:02
NHL's Ovechkin Appears in Putin Party Campaign Video
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Fox NewsRight
Republican congressman presses NHL over Alex Ovechkin’s appearance in Putin party campaign ad
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First reported by USA Today (Lean left); 9 outlets over 32h. The right followed 2h later.
USA Today · +21 min The Hill · +2h Associated Press · +2h Washington Examiner · +4h New York Post · +5h Newsmax · +27h NBC News · +32h Al Jazeera · +32h Fox News
What each side is saying
- Al JazeeraLean left
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
Read at aljazeera.com → - NBC NewsLean left
Washington Capitals forward and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad backing Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Read at nbcnews.com → - The HillCenter
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is facing criticism for an appearance in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the country’s elections this weekend.
Read at thehill.com → - Fox NewsRight
Rep. Joe Wilson called Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a United Russia campaign ad "shameful" and urged NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to review it.
Read at foxnews.com →
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The HillCenter
Alexander Ovechkin faces backlash over Putin campaign ad
Read at thehill.com →Fox NewsRight
Republican congressman presses NHL over Alex Ovechkin’s appearance in Putin party campaign ad
Read at foxnews.com →Al JazeeraLean left
NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Read at aljazeera.com →The HillCenter
Washington Capitals captain Ovechkin under fire for appearance in pro-Putin ad
Watch at youtube.com →NBC NewsLean left
Alex Ovechkin, all-time NHL goal scorer, appears in ad supporting Vladimir Putin
Read at nbcnews.com →The HillCenter
House GOPer demands NHL investigate Ovechkin over pro-Putin ad
Read at thehill.com →NewsmaxRight
NHL's Ovechkin Appears in Putin Party Campaign Video - Newsmax
Read at newsmax.com →New York PostLean right
Capitals give word-salad statement on Alex Ovechkin’s Putin ‘video campaign’ appearance
Read at nypost.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →Associated PressLean left
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer - AP News
Read at apnews.com →The HillCenter
NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin's party
Read at thehill.com →USA TodayLean left
Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad - USA Today
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