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).

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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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Dec 19, 2024 · Ovechkin, who's chasing Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record, was wearing a non-contact jersey again at Thursday's Capitals practice as he ramps up his rehab, but coach...

Jan 17, 2025 · NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

1 hour ago · Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start ...