Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Moscow, Russia |
Latest News about Alex Ovechkin
10/05/2026
Alex Ovechkin stated that he will wait until the summer offseason to decide whether the 2025-26 season will be his final one in the NHL. As the Washington Capitals captain, he emphasized that he needs to discuss his future with his family, owner Ted Leonsis, and general manager Chris Patrick before making a final decision.
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 a historic end to 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. |