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Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
 
Alex Ovechkin • #8 • LW
0pts in last 3 GP
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 238 lbs.
Born:Sep 17, 1985 (38 yrs) in Moscow, RUS
Experience:18 years
Drafted:Drafted by Washington in 2004 (1/1).
Shoots:R
2023-24 Season Stats
GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PtsPG
YTD 79 31 34 65 -22 20 13 0 5 19:13 272 0.82
Playoffs 3 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 20:58 5 0.00
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Scouting Report
He is perhaps the greatest goal scorer the NHL has ever seen, and few players have enjoyed scoring goals more than "The Great 8." Already the owner of the NHL career record for power-play goals, he is now chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark of 894. His one-time shot from the left circle, his "office", is one of the most famous (and lethal) shots in hockey history. Has not lost any of his underrated speed and zest for the game, and still enjoys the physical aspect. Has never been a great defensive player and never will be, but he is paid handsomely to score goals rather than prevent them--and still excels at that in his late 30s.
Long Range Potential: Elite scorer and franchise cornerstone.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Stanley Cup 2017-18 (Washington)
NHL Hart Trophy 2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08
NHL Ted Lindsay Award 2009-10
NHL Lester B. Pearson Award 2008-09, 2007-08
NHL Art Ross Trophy 2007-08
NHL Calder Memorial Trophy 2005-06
NHL Maurice "Rocket" Richard 2019-20 (shared with David Pastrnak), 2018-19, 2017-18, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08
NHL First All-Star Team 2018-19, 2014-15, 2012-13, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06
NHL Second All-Star Team 2015-16, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2010-11
NHL All-Rookie Team 2005-06
NHL Conn Smythe Trophy 2017-18
NHL Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game 2021-22, 2016-17, 2015-16 (injured), 2014-15, 2011-12 (Did not play), 2010-11, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07
WJC-A The Directorate - Best Player 2004-05
WJC-A Media - All-Star Team 2004-05
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