Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin arrives in Russia

National Hockey League (NHL) Club Captain Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin arrived in Russia on Saturday, May 24. This is reported in the official group of the hockey player "VKontakte".

"I am very glad to return home after a busy season," he is quoted as saying.

It is noted that the athlete arrived at Domodedovo airport.

Izvestia publishes footage showing Ovechkin entering the territory of an apartment complex in Moscow.

The Russian striker's team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup after losing in the second round of the playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes. In ten games of the decisive stage of the season, the winner of the 2018 NHL grand Trophy scored six points.

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On May 23, Ovechkin's wife Anastasia Shubskaya posted footage on social media from the airport, from where, presumably, the striker flew to Russia. On them, you can see red bags with the logo of the forward's team, which occupied several trolleys.