Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer. “Alex Ovechkin is a…