Alex Ovechkin will look extra spiffy Thursday when his Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

For warmup only, Ovi will don some fancy custom-painted skates, paying homage to his native Russia and his American home, Washington, D.C. on Russian Heritage Night at the Verizon Center.

Take a look:

The colorful jets - patented yellow laces and all - will be auctioned off during the game, with all proceeds going toward the American Special Hockey Association.

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