Barry Svrluga

@barrysvrluga

Husband. Father. Commanders/D.C. for The Athletic. Former sports columnist at The Washington Post. Occasional author. I'm just lucky to have the work.

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Alex Ovechkin's final home opener against Sidney Crosby was set for October 7, 2026

NHL PR says the two have combined for 1,583 regular-season goals and 3,451 regular-season points since 2005-06.

8 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

Ovechkin boys introduce Alex for final Home Opener!

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Commanders rule out Marcus Mariota after reported MCL aggravation

Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis made his NFL debut after replacing Mariota in Washington’s game against Indianapolis.

26 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

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Alex Ovechkin’s reported appearance in a pro-Putin ad and his legacy

A writer argues that Ovechkin’s appearance in the ad will color how people view him forever.

4 Sources, 20d ago, updated 20d ago

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Alex Ovechkin's final home opener against Sidney Crosby was set for October 7, 2026

Commanders rule out Marcus Mariota after reported MCL aggravation

Alex Ovechkin’s reported appearance in a pro-Putin ad and his legacy

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Alex Ovechkin's final home opener against Sidney Crosby was set for October 7, 2026

Commanders rule out Marcus Mariota after reported MCL aggravation

Alex Ovechkin’s reported appearance in a pro-Putin ad and his legacy