Read Next
Alex Ovechkin: Facts & Related Content
News •
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
• Feb. 21, 2025, 2:37 PM ET (AP)
Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them
• Feb. 7, 2025, 12:41 PM ET (AP)
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
• Feb. 6, 2025, 8:06 PM ET (AP)
Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
• Feb. 1, 2025, 9:53 PM ET (AP)
Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
• Jan. 30, 2025, 10:18 PM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Ovechkin |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1985 (age 39) • Moscow • Russia |
| Awards And Honors | Conn Smythe Trophy (2018) • Calder Memorial Trophy (2006) |
Photos
Related Biographies
Jaromir Jagr
Czech hockey player
Sidney Crosby
Canadian ice hockey player
Martin Brodeur
Canadian ice hockey player
Slava Fetisov
Russian hockey player
Frank A. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player, coach and manager
Maurice Richard
Canadian ice hockey player
Joel Quenneville
Canadian hockey player and coach
Wayne Gretzky
Canadian ice hockey player
Scotty Bowman
Canadian ice hockey coach
Jacques Plante
Canadian ice hockey player
Jonathan Toews
Canadian hockey player
Mario Lemieux
Canadian ice hockey player
Jean Béliveau
Canadian hockey player
Vladislav Tretiak
Soviet hockey player
Anatoly Tarasov
Russian coach
Jaroslav Drobny
Czech athlete
Stan Mikita
Canadian ice-hockey player
Lester B. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player and coach
Willie O’Ree
Canadian hockey player
Hayley Wickenheiser
Canadian hockey player
Related Quizzes and Features
Quiz
List
