NHL player Alex Ovechkin appeared in a campaign advertisement for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, sparking calls for him to be banned

Daily Mail

NHL superstar embroiled in Putin scandal after appearing in ad campaign for Russian president Team responds to backlash seen Sep 16 at 12:39 AM

New York Post

Capitals give word-salad statement on Alex Ovechkin’s Putin ‘video campaign’ appearance Sep 15 at 3:55 PM

The Globe and Mail

Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 5:02 PM

The Guardian

NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party Sep 14 at 11:53 PM

The Independent

Outcry after star NHL player appears in Putin’s United Russia campaign ad Sep 15 at 11:45 AM

Calls for NHL star to be banned after appearing in ad for Putin’s government Sep 15 at 10:57 AM

The New York Times

Once again, Alex Ovechkin faces spotlight for public support of Vladimir Putin Sep 15 at 12:59 PM

Alex Ovechkin’s Public Support of Putin Puts N.H.L. Star in Spotlight, Again seen Sep 15 at 1:42 PM

USA Today

NHL star faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad in Russia seen Sep 15 at 12:35 PM

Deutsche Welle (English)

Ovechkin still backing Putin party in parliamentary vote Sep 15 at 10:45 AM

FOX Sports

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer seen Sep 15 at 2:20 PM

Local 10 WPLG

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 1:50 PM

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 5:43 PM

The Daily Beast

NHL Star Appears in Pro-Putin Campaign Ad seen Sep 15 at 2:37 PM

The Hill

NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin’s party Sep 15 at 12:36 PM

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 1:50 PM

Washington Examiner

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad Sep 15 at 2:04 PM

Winnipeg Free Press

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 1:52 PM

WRAL

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer seen Sep 15 at 2:14 PM

The Baltimore Banner

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 8:03 PM

Times Colonist

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer Sep 15 at 1:55 PM