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).

3 hours ago · Ovechkin moved closer to making hockey history with Gretzky in attendance for the first time during the chase. Scoring in a fourth consecutive game, Ovechkin reached 40 goals for a 14th time in 20 seasons, which is the most in league history. The Eastern Conference-leading Capitals have six games left in the regular season with a visit to the ...

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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2 hours ago · The goal was the 893rd of Ovechkin's storied career, and it puts him just one away from tying and two away from breaking Gretzky's record of 894. The Great One was in the building to see it.

3 hours ago · Furthermore, Ovechkin, 39, is the second-oldest NHL player with a 40-goal season; Howe had 44 goals in 1968-69, his age-40 campaign. Ovechkin's season has been all the more impressive considering ...

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3 days ago · Ovechkin has publicly supported Russian President Vladimir Putin throughout his career. The profile picture on Ovechkin’s Instagram account, followed by 1.6 million people, is an image of ...

2 days ago · 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). He led the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship (2018).