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Trump Brings Up Ovechkin in the Oval Office

BREAKING: Trump Brings Up Ovechkin in the Oval Office: A New Chapter for U.S.-Canada Sports Ties?

Trump Brings Up Ovechkin in the Oval Office: A New Chapter for U.S.-Canada Sports Ties?

By JV Charles, Senior Editor | May 7, 2025 | jvpolitical.com

Hey, Did You Catch This Oval Office Moment?

So, yesterday, May 6, 2025, President Trump had Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over at the Oval Office, and something pretty funny happened. Trump started talking about Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, but he accidentally called him a Canadian. I couldn’t help but laugh, but it got me thinking—could this little slip-up actually mean something bigger for U.S.-Canada sports ties? Here at jvpolitical.com, I’m gonna break down what went down, why Ovechkin’s such a big deal, and how this might just be the start of something cool between our two countries. Let’s get into it!

Trump’s Ovechkin Shoutout—Oops!

Alright, here’s what happened. Trump was chatting with Carney, trying to show some love for Canada, and he goes, “I love Canada… You happen to have a very, very good hockey player right here on the Capitals, he is a big tough cookie too, just broke the record.” He was talking about Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals’ captain who just smashed Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record with his 895th goal back on April 6. But here’s the thing—Ovechkin’s Russian, not Canadian! I mean, come on, that’s a pretty big mix-up, and hockey fans on X were quick to point it out, cracking jokes left and right.
Even though it was a mistake, Trump brought up Ovechkin while talking about U.S.-Canada stuff—like how Canada should be the 51st state, which Carney totally shot down. It was all over the news, with outlets like Mediaite catching the whole thing. To me, it shows how a guy like Ovechkin can kinda bring people together, even if Trump got his facts a little mixed up. Let’s talk about why Ovechkin’s so important here.

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Ovechkin’s Basically an American Hero Now

Ovechkin’s not just any hockey player—he’s a legend. He’s been with the Washington Capitals since 2005, and D.C. absolutely loves him. He led them to the Stanley Cup in 2018, and just last month, on April 11, the mayor of D.C., Muriel Bowser, made it “Alex Ovechkin Day” because he broke Gretzky’s goal record. That’s a big deal! Ovechkin’s been tight with the U.S. for a while—he even met Trump a couple of times, like when the Capitals visited the White House in 2019 after their big win, and at a Christmas Eve party at Mar-a-Lago in 2018 where he gave Trump a jersey.
Even though he’s Russian and has gotten some flak for supporting Putin in the past, Ovechkin’s a global star. He was just on the Pat McAfee Show, and there’s this hilarious video of him chatting with Juicy J before a game. So when Trump brings him up, even by accident, it’s like a nod to how Ovechkin’s part of American culture now, but he’s also a hockey icon that Canadians can vibe with too. It’s like he’s a bridge between us, you know?

Hockey’s Always Brought the U.S. and Canada Together

Hockey’s huge for both the U.S. and Canada—it’s like the one thing we can always agree on. The NHL’s got players from both countries, and fans go nuts for it. There was this 4 Nations Face-Off tournament recently that had everyone glued to their screens, even with all the tariff drama between Trump and Canada. Ovechkin, even though he’s Russian, plays for an American team, and his big moments—like scoring an overtime goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs this year—get fans in both countries hyped.
Trump’s little Ovechkin mix-up kinda shows how sports can chill out the tension. He was joking about Canada joining the U.S. as a state, but mentioning Ovechkin in that moment makes me think hockey could be a way to bring us closer. Politico was saying the NHL’s had a rough season with all the political stuff going on, but Ovechkin’s record-breaking year has been something we can all cheer for. Maybe this Oval Office moment is a sign of bigger things to come?

Trump’s Got a Knack for This Stuff

Trump messing up Ovechkin’s nationality might seem like just a funny mistake, but I think there’s more to it. He’s always been good at using sports to connect with people. During that same meeting with Carney, he was tough on tariffs but still showed love for Canada, and bringing up Ovechkin fits right in with that. Trump’s hung out with the Capitals before—like in 2019 at the White House—and just a few weeks ago, on April 19, he was golfing with Caps forward TJ Oshie. He even gave the Capitals a shoutout at his inauguration back in January, according to Newsweek.
By talking about Ovechkin, Trump might be hinting at a new way to bring the U.S. and Canada closer through sports. Picture this: NHL games where we celebrate how much we have in common, or maybe a big hockey event to smooth over the trade fights. People on X are already throwing around ideas like a U.S.-Canada “hockey summit.” It’s the kind of thing Trump loves—making deals that make everyone feel like a winner, while still putting America First.

Okay, There’s Some Tricky Stuff Here

Not everyone’s on board with this whole thing. Ovechkin’s got some baggage—he’s been vocal about supporting Putin in the past, like with his “Putin Team” thing back in 2017, and that’s rubbed people the wrong way, especially since Russia’s banned from international hockey over the Ukraine war. The Washington Post said Carney had to tread carefully with Trump’s “51st state” talk, and some Canadian fans might not love Ovechkin being grouped in with their hockey legends like Gretzky. Speaking of Gretzky, he got some hate in Canada for being buddy-buddy with Trump—someone even messed up his statue in Edmonton after he went to Trump’s inauguration stuff.
But here’s the thing—Ovechkin’s bigger than that drama. Back in 2022, he said, “Please, no more war,” which showed he’s not just some political pawn. If the U.S. and Canada want to use sports to get closer, they’ve gotta focus on what Ovechkin means to fans here, not where he’s from. Trump’s little shoutout might just get that ball rolling.

Let’s Wrap Up: Hockey Could Be the Key!

Trump bringing up Alex Ovechkin in the Oval Office on May 6, 2025, might’ve been a slip-up, but I think it could kick off something awesome for U.S.-Canada sports ties. Ovechkin’s a Russian guy who’s become a huge part of American hockey, and he’s the kind of star who can bring fans together on both sides of the border. For us America First folks, this is a chance to cheer Trump’s knack for mixing sports with his dealmaking, maybe setting the stage for a tighter North America. Let’s keep chatting about this on X—use #TrumpOvechkin and #USHockeyTies and tell me what you think! Share this post if you’re all about hockey bringing us together! And for more real talk, stick with jvpolitical.com.

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