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Officials Discussing U.S.-Russia Hockey Matches in St. Petersburg and Washington D.C., Sports Minister Says

“The matches are indeed possible. Private negotiations are underway,” Russia’s Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said.

Kremlin Claims Ovechkin’s NHL Goal Record as Propaganda Victory

For many Russians, Alexander Ovechkin’s sporting feat over the weekend provided a rare source of pride recognized outside Russia’s borders.

Putin Congratulates Ovechkin on NHL Goals Record

The Kremlin leader said Alex Ovechkin’s record was not only a personal success but “a true celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.”

Putin Grants U.S. Hockey Player Russian Citizenship

Dynamo Moscow’s athletic director said the move “will be good PR for Russian sports."

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