Russian NHL star Aleksandr Ovechkin has been criticized for his close ties to Vladimir Putin. Now the 41-year-old is being defended by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. What Ovechkin does in his home country is none of the league's business, Bettman said at a press conference.
Ice hockeySwedish goalie Linus Ullmark made his comeback after an injury as Ottawa beat Colorado in an NHL game. It was a bit shaky and unusual, but it worked out well in the end, Ullmark told Expressen.
Ice hockeyProtesters gathered outside the NHL team Ottawa Senators’ home arena to protest Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin being allowed into Canada.
Ice hockey“As athletes, we just want to play,” superstar Aleksandr Ovechkin said of the controversy surrounding Russia’s return to the World Ice Hockey Championships. “You want to represent your country,” said the 41-year-old.
Ice hockeyWhen Sweden faces Canada this afternoon in the opening game of the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Canadians will not wear jerseys featuring the classic maple leaf. The reason is a bitter dispute over a sponsorship agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Ice hockeyLeo Carlsson had three assists as Anaheim came back from a 3–0 deficit to beat Ottawa 6–3 in tonight’s NHL game.
Ice hockeyNHL forward William Eklund is expected to be out for 10-12 weeks. The Ottawa player has undergone surgery on his ankle, the league says on its website.
Ice hockeyLinus Ullmark continues to impress in the NHL. In last night's away game against New Jersey, the 33-year-old stopped 29 of 30 shots.
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