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Ovechkin Putin campaign ad controversy 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 17
SEP 17 · Day 1
Ovechkin Putin campaign ad controversy and congressional response
The NHL did not respond to questions about Wilson's letter, the advertisement, or its policies governing political activity by players.
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was copied on Wilson's letter to Bettman.
Wilson wants the NHL to explain whether it has any policies governing active players who appear in political advertisements for foreign parties or regimes.