Alex Ovechkin and Yandex team up for film project
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has formalized a partnership with the Russian technology company Yandex for the production of a film, series, or documentary about his outstanding career in the NHL.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Yandex and its streaming platform, Kinopoisk.
Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s goal record and has accumulated 897 goals, is in the final season of his contract with the Capitals. The player, who will turn 40 next month, has granted the rights to adapt his career to Plus Studio, the production company of Yandex.
The player, originally from Moscow, began his professional career in the Russian league, currently known as the KHL. As part of the agreement, he is expected to participate in commercials and act as an ambassador for Yandex.
Ovechkin has played his entire NHL career with the Washington Capitals, the team that selected him with the first pick in 2004, debuting in 2005. He has been the emblematic figure of the franchise, and captain since January 2010. In 2018, he was named MVP of the playoffs, leading the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship.
