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Coverage dated October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

Ovechkin’s sons introduce him before Washington’s home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener. The Russian star then received a standing ovation before the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Ovechkin’s sons introduce him before Washington’s home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener. The Russian star then received a standing ovation before the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3.

  2. New York Post

    Alex Ovechkin’s sons introduce dad at final Capitals home opener of his Hall of Fame career (opens New York Post)

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    They introduced him at his final home opener.

  3. NOTUS

    The Capitals Flexed Their Depth in Alex Ovechkin’s Final Home Opener (opens NOTUS)

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    In his 101st meeting with Sidney Crosby, Ovechkin didn’t need to do much in a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.

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