Ovechkin held an autograph session at the "box" of his childhood in Moscow

Captain of the hockey club of the National Hockey League (NHL) Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin held an autograph session at the "box" of his childhood in the north of Moscow. The July 19 footage is published by Izvestia.

He expressed the hope that such an event would not be a one-time event.

"Everyone wanted to be photographed, an autograph. There was pride. For what we did, for breaking the record. Thanks to the fans who were sick and worried," Ovechkin said.

"I'm proud of Ovechkin's record as a simple Russian peasant"

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