Ovechkin appears in Putin campaign ad. NHL says nothing
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign commercial backing Russian President Vladimir Putin's political party, United Russia. The NHL has avoided commenting on the ad, saying it would leave that to the team. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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