
Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, which was revealed this week.
The team stated that Ovechkin was asked to participate in the video campaign while in his home country, Russia, during the summer.
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The ad's revelation may impact Ovechkin's public image and the NHL's relationship with Russia
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