Alexander Ovechkin boycotted a Washington Capitals LGBT* promotion, refusing to wrap his stick with rainbow-colored tape. Most of his teammates used the promotional symbolism during the game against Florida, but the Russian player took the ice with his usual white tape
18 January 2026, 22:55
Good for you, Alex! And good job, as always!
* The “International LGBT movement” is recognized as extremist in Russia.
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