Ovechkin presented an autographed jersey to ex-goalkeeper Leclair

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin, who plays for the Washington Capitals, presented an autographed jersey to former Columbus Blue Jackets goalkeeper Pascal Leclair, to whom he scored his first goal in the National Hockey League (NHL). This was announced by RMNB on March 13.

"Well, let's assume that I started Ovechkin's pursuit of [Canadian hockey player Wayne]. Gretzky. My daughters didn't believe me that I was dating Ovi. So I contacted Washington, and they were very kind. Ovi sent me an autographed jersey," the newspaper quoted Leclair as saying.

According to the goalkeeper, Ovechkin's act proves that he is a good and generous person.

The source also claims that the ex-goalkeeper received a signed jersey during the Four Nations Tournament, adds "Газета.Ru ".

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