Alexander Ovechkin Emotionally Opens Up About The Toughest Battle He Endured Last Week Throughout His 18-Year NHL Career
The Washington Capitals announced just one week ago that Alexander Ovechkin's father, Mikhail, sadly passed away at the age of 71. Due to the saddened information, Ovechkin took a temporary leave of absence from the Washington Capitals to return home throughout these tough times.
Ovechkin has officially returned to the Washington Capitals and took morning skate with his teammates. Following practice, Ovechkin took the media stand to speak with the Washington Capitals media members, and was asked about his past week of troubles. Ovechkin stated it has been ''the toughest situation i've been through all NHL career''.
Ovechkin also mentioned that his mother and brother are traveling to the US, from Russia, to support Ovechkin next month. Ovechkin spoke more on the recent troubling news, and stated the following:
''A tearful Alex Ovechkin on his father's impact:''
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"He gave me everything. All his health, all his time. He traveled with me all over the world and been at every practice when he had a chance. People who know him they're going to miss his smile, they're going to miss his energy."
We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Ovechkin friends and family, who are affected by this recent news.
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