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Ovechkin takes to Twitter to announce marriage

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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin didn't capture a Stanley Cup ring this spring, but the Russian superstar did pick up another piece of jewelry this offseason.

The captain of the Capitals took to Twitter on Sunday, announcing his marriage to Russian model Anastasia Shubskaya.

Ovechkin's Russian tweet translates to "This is happiness".

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