Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shows off Stanley Cup in Moscow

Amid a sea of World Cup fans in Moscow, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin lifted high the Stanley Cup in celebration of his team’s NHL championship.

Ovechkin, the Russian-born hockey player who helped lead his team to their first-ever Stanley Cup win last month, returned to his home country and visited the Moscow World Cup fan zone on Saturday, bringing along the trophy for all to see the symbol of the Capitals’ accomplishment. Fans were able to take pictures with the Cup, and the Washington Capitals posted their own photos of Ovechkin’s experience on social media.