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He is the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL regular season history.
15 Interesting Facts About Alexander Ovechkin
A generational talent and captain of the Washington Capitals, he is widely considered the greatest goal scorer in NHL history, leading his team to a Stanley Cup in 2018 and breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#8
Status
Active
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup with his team in 2018.
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He has won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy a record nine times.
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He was selected first overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
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He captured the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year in the 2005 06 season.
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He became the first player in NHL history to win four major regular season awards in one season.
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He holds the NHL record for most 40-goal seasons with thirteen.
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He became the first European and second-youngest captain in his team's history in 2010.
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He is the only player to have tallied 200 or more goals in three different decades.
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He once scored a goal while on his back, referred to as "The Goal," which a future first overall pick called the best goal he ever saw live.
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He became the first Russian player to reach the 500-goal plateau in the NHL.
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He once made a hole-in-one on a par 3 hole during his first-ever golf game.
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He became the youngest skater ever to play for the Russian national team at age 17.
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He surpassed Pavel Bure's youth hockey record by scoring 56 goals at age 11 within the Dynamo Moscow system.
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He is studying for a Candidate of Sciences, the Russian equivalent of a PhD, in Pedagogical Sciences.
About Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals, widely considered the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. He led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup in 2018 and holds numerous NHL records, including most career goals. Known for his powerful one-timer and physical play, he has consistently been one of the league's top players throughout his career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2018
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2018
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Multiple Hart Memorial Trophies
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Multiple Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophies
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Calder Memorial Trophy
2006
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Alexander Ovechkin.
Player Info
Country: Russia
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 8
Status: Active
Age: 40 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 238 lbs (108 kg)
Born: Moscow, Russian SFSR
Career Stats
Seasons: 24
Goals: 897
Assists: 726
Points: 1623
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2004
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Dynamo Moscow Washington Capitals Dynamo Moscow Washington Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin plays for 4 different teams during his 24 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Washington Capitals in 2004.