Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Moscow, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Alex Ovechkin
02/07/2026
Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals and will return for the 2026-27 season, his 22nd NHL season. The deal was announced by the team and keeps him in Washington after he had weighed retirement earlier in the year.
06/04/2025
Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time regular-season goals leader after scoring the record-breaking goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky. The milestone came during the 2024-25 season and marked the end of one of hockey's longest-running record chases.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Ovechkin |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Weight | 238 lbs |
Personal Life
| Residence | Washington, D.C. |
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Career
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| Draft | 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 1st overall by Washington Capitals |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began professional career with Dynamo Moscow at age 16. | |
| 2. Youngest member of Russia's national team at age 17. | |
| 3. Scored first NHL hat trick on 13 January 2006. | |
| 4. Reached 200 goals in four seasons, joining Gretzky, Bossy, and Lemieux. | |
| 5. Signed richest NHL contract at $9.5 million per year. |
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