Alexander Ovechkin, who has been criticized for supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin and appearing in his party's election video, is the most popular NHL player if popularity is measured by the number of Instagram followers.
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Alexander Ovechkin, who has been criticized for supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin and appearing in his party's election video, is the most popular NHL player if popularity is measured by the number of Instagram followers.