Alexander Ovechkin Gets Emotional When Speaking on The Recent Devastating News His Family Endured
Just one week ago, the Washington Capitals announced that Mikhail Ovechkin, Alexander's father�had passed away at the age of 71. In response to the tragic news, Ovechkin briefly left the Washington Capitals so he could spend these tough times at home.
Following a week of grief, Ovechkin rejoined the Washington Capitals and went for a morning skate with his teammates. During the Washington Capitals' practice, Ovechkin spoke with the media and was asked about his struggles throughout�the previous week. According to Ovechkin, the situation has been "the toughest i've been during my NHL career." Ovechkin also revealed that his mother and brother will come to the US from Russia to support him in March. Ovechkin went into more detail on the recent tragic news and said the following:
''A tearful Alex Ovechkin on his father's impact'':
"He gave me everything. All his health, all his time. He traveled with me all over the world and been at every practice when he had a chance. People who know him they're going to miss his smile, they're going to miss his energy.
It was a cool moment, the best moment of my life with him other than kids and family-wise. But I think the job what he did, and the time and health, it kind of was his Cup as well.»
Ovechkin is one strong interview to return to work one week after the devastating news, we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the Ovechkin friends, family and loved ones.
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