Why Ilia Malinin is wearing Alex Ovechkin's laces at the Olympics

Ilia Malinin -- the Quad God -- has some very special laces on his skates at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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2026 Winter Olympics: United State figure skater Ilia Malinin wearing Alexander Ovechkin skate laces

American figure skater Ilia Malinin wore bright yellow laces during his routine last week at the 2026 Winter Olympics. When asked about the unusual skate laces, Malinin revealed they were a gift from ...
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Ilia Malinin, figure skating’s ‘Quad God,’ has an NHL connection — through skate laces

Ilia Malinin's skate laces — a gift from Alex Ovechkin — have been visible in his training sessions. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Ilia Malinin — figure skating’s “Quad God” and a breakout star of ...