"The Utah Mammoths season ended on May 1, when the Vegas Golden Knights defeated them 5-1 in Game 6 of their first-round series, eliminating them from the playoffs. A week later, as Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev reflected on his 2025-26 campaign, he posted a moment he had with Alex Ovechkin to his Instagram Story. The two Russian stars swapped jerseys after the Washington Capitals March 26, 2026, game at Delta Center, where Ovechkin notched the 34th hat trick of his career."
"Ovechkin included an inscription on the jersey he gave to Sergachev. It appears to read in parts English and Russian: To Misha, from Ovi. On the other side, it's hard to make out, but it may say, (all the best) and (good luck)."
"The two have long been friends, with Ovechkin immediately accepting an invite to play in the Game of the Year exhibition in Russia after Sergachev called him. Sergachev has praised him in interviews during the past, calling Ovechkin, via Sport-Express and a translation from Google Translate, Honest. Responsive. Any of the guys can send him a message he'll always answer, chat. A great guy, a captain, and a leader. For some, a mentor. He's different for everyone, but for everyone, he remains a simple, normal person."
"During the 2025-26 season, Ovechkin swapped jerseys with Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund, Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, and Team Canada superstar Marie-Philip Poulin. He also acquired two signed sticks from the Hughes brothers, Jack and Luke, after a Capitals-Devils game on March 20, and NHL.com's Tom Gulitti added he got a jersey from Devils captain Nico Hischier."
Utah Mammoths were eliminated from the playoffs on May 1 after losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. A week later, defenseman Mikhail Sergachev reflected on his 2025-26 campaign and posted an Instagram Story showing a jersey swap with Alex Ovechkin. The swap occurred after a Washington Capitals game at Delta Center on March 26, 2026, where Ovechkin recorded his 34th career hat trick. Ovechkin’s jersey included an inscription to “Misha” from “Ovi,” with additional text that appears to convey “all the best” and “good luck.” Sergachev described Ovechkin as honest, responsive, and a leader, and noted Ovechkin’s willingness to answer messages. During the season, Ovechkin swapped jerseys with multiple NHL players and received signed items from others.
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