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Peter Laviolette says that Alex Ovechkin flew to Russia on
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Ovechkin, and Ovi Jr., take the ice at All-Star skills night
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Alex Ovechkin returns to the Capitals after his father's death
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Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe
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Capitals Release Statement on Death of Alexander Ovechkin's Father
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Capitals reveal Alex Ovechkin took leave of absence due to
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Capitals reveal Alex Ovechkin took leave of absence due to
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Alex Ovechkin's dad, Mikhail, dead at 71
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Alex Ovechkin Returns to Capitals After Death of His Father
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin announces death of father
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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announces father's death, remains on
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Alex Ovechkin raises the Stanley Cup with his father Mikhail for
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Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky's NHL goals record