Washington Capitals Left Wing Star Alexander Ovechkin Mourns the Loss of His Father, Mikhail, at 71

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Washington Capitals captain and Wayne Gretzky's most potent heir, Alexander Ovechkin, was having everything great this season, but the news of the demise of his father has broken him from the inside. The NHL legend has taken a break. But when will he return? [{ "selector": ".denks-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".dkrtn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".afzen-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ovechkin's post after father's death

"Today I lost my father. Please be understanding and do not disturb my family in this difficult time for us! Thank you." said Ovechkin on Instagram.

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Mikhail had been facing heart problems for years and succumbed to death after his hospitalization this week at the age of 71.

Bond between father and son Ovechkin

This video shows the bond between Mikhail and Alexander when the latter took Stanley Cup in 2018 to his father due to Mikhail's health reasons. Credit- Tom Gulitti/ Twitter

When will Ovi return?

According to Associated Press. three-time Hart Trophy winner will be out from the Capitals for the "foreseeable future".

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