Alexander Ovechkin, born on September 17, 1985, in Moscow, Russia, is a professional ice hockey left wing and captain of the Washington Capitals in the NHL. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers in hockey history.
Career Highlights:
- NHL Achievements: Ovechkin has won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the league’s top goal scorer a record nine times and has secured the Hart Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Player three times.
- Stanley Cup Victory: In 2018, he led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.
- All-Time Goal Scoring: As of March 6, 2025, Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal, moving within nine goals of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894 goals.
Recent Performance:
Despite a fibula injury in November 2024, Ovechkin returned after a five-week recovery and continues to lead the Capitals in scoring. In a recent game against the Seattle Kraken, he scored an empty-net goal, bringing him closer to Gretzky’s record.
Personal Life:
Ovechkin is married to Nastya Shubskaya, the daughter of Russian actress Vera Glagoleva. The couple has two sons.