EditorialHockey fan Haily Eezovie wears the colors of the Ukrainian flag in her hair and on her jacket as the Washington Capitols meet the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Wedneday night, March 9, 2022. (Kelsey McMillan/The New York Times)
EditorialWashington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin stands for a portrait at MedStar Capitals Iceplex during a short practice in Arlington, Va. on Dec. 4, 2021. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)
EditorialWashington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin stands for a portrait at MedStar Capitals Iceplex during a short practice in Arlington, Va. on Dec. 4, 2021. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)
EditorialWashington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin stands for a portrait at MedStar Capitals Iceplex during a short practice in Arlington, Va. on Dec. 4, 2021. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)