Alex Ovechkin has brought the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.
The Washington Capitals captain took the NHL trophy to a fan zone in Moscow where World Cup games are screened. With the Russian National Guard providing security, Ovechkin lifted the cup above his head in front of a crowd of fans, who were allowed to take photos with the trophy.
鈥淭he cup is with us. The cup is in Moscow, Russia,鈥� Ovechkin said. 鈥淚 am very happy for the people that can see it and touch it. I am very, very happy.鈥�
Ladies and gentlemen, Fan Fest
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Ovechkin said he wishes the Russian soccer team well in its quarterfinal match against Croatia in Sochi.
鈥淭he national team did a great a job for the fans. Everyone is so happy. Miracles can happen. We are not far away from the final,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e need to fight, and our players understand it. They will do everything that they can.鈥�
Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup championship a month ago in his 13th season in Washington.
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Other Russian NHL players are also interested in soccer. Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins posted a picture on Instagram showing himself on a luxury jet with Ilya Kovalchuk of the Los Angeles Kings and Alexander Radulov of the Dallas Stars.
鈥淔lying to Sochi鈥� was the caption.
The Associated Press
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