Russian report: Alex Ovechkin flying to Moscow due to the 'urgent hospitalization' of his father Mikhail

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday morning that captain Alex Ovechkin would be taking a leave of absence from the team "to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one."According to a report from Russian outlet Match TV, Ovi's father Mikhail is sick.Match TV says Ovi is flying to Moscow as Mikhail required "urgent hospitalization."

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