‘American hockey fans deserve better’: U.S. lawmaker not happy at Alex Ovechkin’s Putin advertisement

May 11, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) stretches on the ice prior to first period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports on September 22, 2026 Washington Capitals captain and NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently appeared in a political campaign advertisement for Russia. Ovechkin stood in the video alongside major Russian political figures to promote Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections. One U.S. lawmaker was not happy about it. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Joe Wilson wrote…