publication date: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 (part of Spring 2018)

category: Sports

clue: There is a Russian infiltrator in Washington, and this time he's gone all the way to the top.

explanation: Russian-born Ovechkin plays for the Washington Capitals. After years of post-season disappointment, he has finally led them to the Stanley Cup Finals as of this goo's publication date. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Matthew Preston


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