Ovechkin did not hold back his emotions after he left Orlov "Boston"

Moscow, February 24 – Captain “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin said that hockey player Dmitry Orlov has always been a good friend to him, and his exchange to “Boston” is sad.

Earlier, “Washington” announced an exchange with “Boston”, in which the players of the “Bruins” Orlov and the American striker Garnet Hathaway were. The Capitals received a first-round selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and a third-round selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, as well as forward Craig Smith. In addition, “Washington”, as part of the deal, retained half of Orlov’s salary, the contract of which was calculated with the “Capitals” until the end of this season.