Protesters target Alex Ovechkin's Ottawa game as World Juniors Russia debate intensifies

What happened: Ukrainian-Canadian protesters demonstrated in Ottawa as Alex Ovechkin played his first game in Canada this season, weeks before the World Juniors in Alberta, where Russian participation remains Why it matters: The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has called on Canada to ban Ovechkin, while the IIHF said it is taking steps to comply with a CAS ruling allowing Russia to play despite Canada's earlier opposition. Key numbers: Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Germany hosts the 2027 men's world championships. Ovechkin announced last month that this is his final NHL season.

Ukrainian-Canadian protesters demonstrated in Ottawa as Alex Ovechkin played his first game in Canada this season, weeks before the World Juniors in Alberta, where Russian participation remains

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has called on Canada to ban Ovechkin, while the IIHF said it is taking steps to comply with a CAS ruling allowing Russia to play despite Canada's earlier opposition. Key numbers: Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Germany hosts the 2027 men's world championships. Ovechkin announced last month that this is his final NHL season.