David Karpman
on September 20 2026 at 05:45 PM public
NHL top star facing backlash after supporting Putin’s party in Russian elections

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/19/world/ovechkin-nhl-star-backlash-putin-intl
NHL top star facing backlash after supporting Putin’s party in Russian elections | CNN
Russian NHL hockey star Alex Ovechkin is facing a wave of criticism after appearing in an election ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party.