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NHL season guide: Swedish stars, legends in new roles and the biggest storylines to watch
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NHL season guide: Swedish stars, legends in new roles and the biggest storylines to watch

A new generation of Swedes is taking their place in the NHL - at the same time, a trio of older blue and yellow hockey heroes are stepping into leading roles. Mats Sundin and Daniel and Henrik Sedin will lift their teams off the ice - Ivar Stenberg, Anton Frondell, Viggo Björck and Victor Eklund on it
Club says Ovechkin was asked to appear in Putin party campaign video
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Club says Ovechkin was asked to appear in Putin party campaign video

Alexander Ovechkin was asked to appear in a controversial campaign video for Vladimir Putin's party, according to the Washington-based Russian NHL club.
Ovechkin appears in new campaign video backing Putin’s United Russia party
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Ovechkin appears in new campaign video backing Putin’s United Russia party

Alexander Ovechkin shows his support for Vladimir Putin - again. The NHL star appears in a campaign video for Putin's United Russia party
Ovechkin extends Washington contract, set for 22nd NHL season
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Ovechkin extends Washington contract, set for 22nd NHL season

It will be Alexander Ovechkin's 22nd NHL season. The Russian record-holder has extended his contract with Washington
Support for Ovechkin as he may have played his last NHL game
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Support for Ovechkin as he may have played his last NHL game

After 21 seasons, Alexander Ovechkin may have played his last NHL game. Unless fans chanting "one more year" convince Washington Capitals management to extend his contract
Philadelphia ready for NHL playoffs after shootout win over Carolina
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Philadelphia ready for NHL playoffs after shootout win over Carolina

Philadelphia has clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2020 after last night's penalty drama against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ovechkin won what may be his final meeting with Sidney Crosby
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Ovechkin won what may be his final meeting with Sidney Crosby

Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have been two of the NHL's biggest names for over 20 years. On Sunday, they met for the 100th - and perhaps last - time
Pittsburgh playoff-ready as Erik Karlsson, Rikard Rakell and Elmer Söderblom will play in the Stanley Cup playoffs
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Pittsburgh playoff-ready as Erik Karlsson, Rikard Rakell and Elmer Söderblom will play in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Erik Karlsson, Rikard Rakell and Elmer Söderblom will play in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This was confirmed after Pittsburgh defeated the already-eliminated New Jersey Devils 5–2
Ovechkin reaches new milestone with 1,000th goal
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Ovechkin reaches new milestone with 1,000th goal

Ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has reached a new milestone. In Washington's 2-3 loss to Colorado, the Russian scored his 1,000th goal for the team
Ovechkin in search of new NHL goal record
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Ovechkin in search of new NHL goal record

For the 21st consecutive NHL season, superstar Alexander Ovechkin has scored more than 20 goals. If Ovechkin manages to do the same next season, he will tie Gordie Howe's record
Victory for Dallas - losing streak broken with 4-1 win over Washington
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Victory for Dallas - losing streak broken with 4-1 win over Washington

After six losses in a row, Dallas earned two points in the NHL last night, beating Washington 4-1.
Ovechkin reached the dream limit: "Special"
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Ovechkin reached the dream limit: "Special"

Alexander Ovechkin has scored his 900th NHL goal. The Russian reached the dream goal with a delicious backhand against St
Washington's Celebration Spoiled as Ottawa Dominates 7-1
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Washington's Celebration Spoiled as Ottawa Dominates 7-1

Alexander Ovetjkin had the chance to score his 900th goal in his 1,500th NHL game. But the party turned into a fiasco
Ovechkin Nears Historic 900th NHL Goal
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Ovechkin Nears Historic 900th NHL Goal

It is close now. The Russian superstar Alexander Ovetjkin made during the night against Saturday his 899th goal in NHL
Axel Sandin-Pellikka Scores First NHL Goal in Detroit's Win Over Tampa
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Axel Sandin-Pellikka Scores First NHL Goal in Detroit's Win Over Tampa

Axel Sandin-Pellikka has scored his first goal in NHL. The 20-year-old scored the 1-0 goal when his Detroit beat Tampa Bay 2-1 after overtime
Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Brynäs Amid High Expectations
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Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Brynäs Amid High Expectations

Gävle expects a Swedish Championship gold since Brynäs recruited home NHL star Nicklas Bäckström. Really, is that pressure? I have not felt it, says the 37-year-old who has not heard anything from Alexander Ovetjkin since he left Washington
Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Sweden to Play for Brynäs After 18 Years in NHL
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Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Sweden to Play for Brynäs After 18 Years in NHL

Ice hockey star Nicklas Bäckström is moving after 18 years in NHL back home to Sweden – and will play in Brynäs. Incredibly happy and exhilarated
Ovechkin Hopes for Russian Athletes' Return to International Competitions
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Ovechkin Hopes for Russian Athletes' Return to International Competitions

Ovechkin Faces Uncertain Future After Washington's Playoff Exit
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Ovechkin Faces Uncertain Future After Washington's Playoff Exit

Alexander Ovetjkin's record season got a sad ending. Washington is eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs and now the question is: Will the Russian goal king continue? It's too early to talk about the future, he says according to Aftonbladet
Ovetjkin Ends Goal Drought Surpasses Lemieux in Playoff Goals
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Ovetjkin Ends Goal Drought Surpasses Lemieux in Playoff Goals

After three straight goalless matches, Alexander Ovetjkin broke his goal drought in the quarterfinal series against Carolina in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It didn't help
Czech Leaders Condemn Russian Threats Against Hockey Legend Hasek
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Czech Leaders Condemn Russian Threats Against Hockey Legend Hasek

Be careful when crossing the street and don't drink beer in uncontrolled areas. That's the warning former goalkeeper Dominik Hasek has received from Russia's former President Dmitrij Medvedev
Ovetjkin Breaks Overtime Goal Drought in Washington's Playoff Win
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Ovetjkin Breaks Overtime Goal Drought in Washington's Playoff Win

Fans Celebrate Ovechkin's Historic NHL Goal Record in Washington
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Fans Celebrate Ovechkin's Historic NHL Goal Record in Washington

Alexander Ovechkin received the home crowd's cheers when he, prior to Washington's meeting with Carolina, was celebrated for his goal record in NHL. For once, he then left the ice goalless
Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs

After Alexander Ovechkin's goal record in NHL, teammates can focus on the Stanley Cup playoffs – instead of helping Washington's Russian superstar to the record. It can be put aside a bit, says Rasmus Sandin with a hoarse voice after the weekend's celebrations
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