Some sad news to report on this Wednesday. In a post on his Instagram account this morning, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin announced that his father, Mikhail, has passed away.
Note: the following quote was translated from Russian.
"Today my father passed away... I thank everyone for their support, but I ask you to be understanding and not disturb my family at such a difficult time for us! Thank you" Ovechkin said.
On Tuesday, Ovechkin was granted a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals due to a family matter and the health of a loved one. Ovechkin returned back home to Russia yesterday.
Our thoughts are with the Ovechkin family at this difficult time.
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