"We will do everything to make you smile": Anastasia Shubskaya shares pictures from son Ilya Ovechkin's birthday bash
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Alexander Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya mark their son Ilya's 5th birthday with a Capitals-themed party
The birthday party was a love letter to Ilya and to the sport that flows in the veins of the Ovechkin family. With personalized touches that made the area look like a mini Capital One Arena, the party had red, white, black, and silver balloons, a mini 'locker room' with jerseys and sticks, and a puck-shaped centerpiece to celebrate Ilya's special day with a scoreboard "05–00.
Wearing a miniature replica of Russia's 2014 Olympic hockey jersey, Ilya looked every bit his father's son—beaming as he wielded a hockey stick with the same confidence fans have seen from Alexander Ovechkin on NHL ice for nearly two decades.
But over and above the equipment and the rinkside aesthetic, it was Anastasia's personal message that meant the most to fans. What her words expressed was not only pride but also fierce, unassuming dedication to fostering joy, wellness, and happiness in their home—one that is frequently shared with the world via cozy family portraits and unposed moments on her social media.
The caption read: 'Happy birthday, our beloved son! Dad and I are so lucky to be your parents! The most important thing is to be healthy, and we will continue to do everything to make you happy and smile as often as possible [blue heart emoji]'
Their first son, Sergei, was born in 2018 and named for Ovechkin's deceased brother.
Ilya arrived in 2020, and both boys are already steeped in the sport of hockey—though for now, at least, in the most lighthearted of manners.
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Shubskaya posts regularly from their home life: birthday moments, family holidays, and peaceful evenings in with the children. It's a peek into a lovingly structured life, where Ovechkin's on-ice brilliance is equaled by his dedication as a parent.
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