Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (Russian: Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Ове́чкин, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ɐˈvʲetɕkʲɪn]; [n 1] born 17 September 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Alex Ovechkin. Full Name: Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin (Alexander the Great, Ovi, O, The Great 8, The Russian Machine, The Mechanic) Position: LW • Shoots: Right 6-3, 238lb (190cm, 107kg) Team: Washington Capitals. Born: September 17, 1985 in Moscow, USSR su. Draft: Washington, 1st round (1st overall), 2004 NHL Entry

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6 days ago · There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season...

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Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Alexander Ovechkin, 1985-09-17 Moskva, RUS Russia. Most recently in the NHL with Washington Capitals. Complete player biography and stats.

1 day ago · Ovechkin scored the 878th goal of his career and his 25th of the season against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. He is 17 goals away from surpassing Gretzky, with 29 games remaining in the season.

Jan 17, 2025 · Alex Ovechkin (born September 17, 1985, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian ice hockey player who won the Hart Memorial Trophy three times (2008, 2009, and 2013) as the most valuable player in the National Hockey League (NHL).

5 days ago · Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 877th NHL goal on Feb. 1 against the Winnipeg Jets, moving him within 18 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL record of 894. As Ovechkin...