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Washington Capitals release statement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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The Washington Capitals launched a press release on Tuesday previous to their sport towards the Calgary Flames condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The workforce additionally made certain to make it clear that they’re in “full help” of their Russian-born gamers.
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals seems to be on towards the Ottawa Senators through the second interval of the sport at Capital One Area on February 13, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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“Monumental Sports activities & Leisure and the Washington Capitals be part of the Nationwide Hockey League in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the lack of harmless life. We urge and hope for a peaceable decision as shortly as potential,” the assertion learn.
“The Capitals additionally stand in full help of our Russian gamers and their households abroad. We notice they’re being put in a tough scenario and stand by to supply our help to them and their households,” it added.
Washington Capitals have a good time a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings after their NHL hockey sport Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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It’s Washington’s first assertion relating to the warfare in Ukraine. Eleven days in the past, workforce captain and star participant Alex Ovechkin — a recognized supporter of Russia president Vladimir Putin — commented on the matter.
“Please, no extra warfare. It does not matter who’s within the warfare — Russia, Ukraine, completely different nations — now we have to dwell in peace,” Ovechkin stated Feb. 25.
Ovechkin was additionally requested if he supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Washington Capitals’ Nic Dowd, heart, celebrates with teammates Carl Hagelin, left, Garnet Hathaway, proper, and Michal Kempny (6) after scoring a aim towards Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) through the first interval of an NHL hockey sport, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Washington.
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“I am Russian, proper? It is not one thing I can management. It is not in my arms. I hope it’ll finish quickly and there is going to be peace in each nations. I do not management this one,” he stated.
In 2017, Ovechkin campaigned for Putin by beginning a social media motion referred to as, “Putin Workforce.” On his Instagram web page, Ovechkin is with Putin in his profile picture.