Vyacheslav Fetisov, a State Duma deputy and a two-time Olympic champion, spoke in an interview with Sports24 about the NHL incident involving Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals. Fetisov stated that Ovechkin’s leg injury occurred by accident and was not the result of any deliberate foul by an opposing player. The veteran Russian hockey figure emphasized that the incident should not be interpreted as a malicious act on the ice. Source: Sports24.
Fetisov also noted that the player involved in the collision, Utah forward John McBain, did not intend to injure Ovechkin. He pointed out that hockey is a fast, physical game where accidents can happen, and it would be inappropriate to assign blame for a misfortune on the spot. Source: Sports24.
“Of course, Ovechkin’s injury is a shame. And the idea that someone would want to injure him on purpose is stupid. This is hockey. He will surely return to his previous level,” Fetisov said, underscoring a message of resilience and respect within the sport. Source: Sports24.
On the night of November 22, the Capitals hosted the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The visitors edged the home team 2-1 in a tightly contested contest. In the opening period, Pierre-Luc Dubois, the 26-year-old forward with Canadian roots who plays for Washington, opened the scoring. Colorado answered with goals from Mikko Rantanen, a 28-year-old Finnish winger, and Miles Wood, a 29-year-old American, to seal the win. The result added another chapter to a season that has seen both teams battle for positioning in the standings. Source: Sports24.
Ovechkin continues to chase Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record, standing at 868 NHL goals while Gretzky sits at 894. The gap remains 26 goals, with Ovechkin having tallied 15 goals this season so far. The pursuit remains a major storyline for fans and analysts alike, as his every game brings him closer to the historic mark. Source: Sports24.
Earlier reports mentioned Alexandra Ovechkina in connection with a beer incident, a note that has circulated in media circles and social discourse. The focus of this piece remains on the on-ice narratives surrounding Ovechkin, Fetisov’s reflections, and the current season’s developments. Source: Sports24.