Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin crashes a couple's wedding photo shoot on a hotel staircase

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin crashes a couple’s wedding photo shoot on a hotel staircase

When couples take wedding pictures, they usually want to get as many as they can of just the two of them.But, on the off chance an NHL legend happens to come wandering through the frame, well, you might as well get that photographer you're paying by the hour to start snapping.That's what one couple in Russia did when none other than the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, Alex Ovechkin, happened to stumble upon their photo sesh.The Great 8 was i…

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin crashes a couple's wedding photo shoot on a hotel staircase

When couples take wedding pictures, they usually want to get as many as they can of just the two of them.But, on the off chance an NHL legend happens to come wandering through the frame, well, you might as well get that photographer you're paying by the hour to start snapping.That's what one couple in Russia did when none other than the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, Alex Ovechkin, happened to stumble upon their photo sesh.The Great 8 was i…

‘An unforgettable gift’: Alex Ovechkin goes viral for accidentally wandering into Russian newlyweds’ photoshoot while leaving Saint Petersburg hotel

Alex Ovechkin created a core memory for a recently married couple during his trip to Saint Petersburg for the 2026 Match of the Year. The annual game, which features NHL and KHL stars, raises money for charity. This year’s edition of the event was held on Saturday, July 25, at SKA Arena. Ovechkin and his family appeared to stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace during their multi-day visit to Saint Petersburg, located roughly five miles from…