Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin, known as Ovi, is the Washington Capitals captain and NHL career goals leader, sharing hockey milestones and family moments with fans.
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NHL
Washington Capitals
NHLOverview
- Born
- September 17, 1985 · Moscow
- Known as
- Ovi · The Great 8
- Sport
- Ice hockey · Left wing
- Breakout
- 2005-06 · 52 goals and the Calder Trophy
- Team
- Washington Capitals · Captain since 2010
Mini bio
How it started.
Ovechkin grew up in Moscow in a sporting family. His mother, Tatyana, won two Olympic basketball gold medals, and his father, Mikhail, played football for Dynamo. His older brother Sergei brought him to hockey practice at eight. When getting him to the rink became difficult, a coach and Sergei helped persuade his parents to keep him playing.
A new face in Washington.
After developing with Dynamo Moscow, he became Washington’s first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft. His NHL debut came in 2005, and his rookie season brought 52 goals, 106 points and the Calder Trophy. His powerful shot and energetic celebrations made the No. 8 jersey a familiar sight for Capitals fans.
The moments fans remember.
He became captain in 2010 and helped Washington win its first Stanley Cup in 2018. In April 2025, he passed Wayne Gretzky’s regular-season goals record. The left-circle shot, often described as coming from his office, became a signature of his career.
Beyond the rink.
His public channels also show family life. He has supported special hockey and children’s causes, including Ovi’s 8s, which provides Capitals tickets to children and families. In October 2026 he announced his final NHL season.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025NHL career regular-season goals recordRecord holder
- 2018Washington Capitals Stanley Cup championshipCaptain
- 2005-06Washington Capitals NHL debut seasonLeft wing
Awards
- Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award2024-25 recipient.
- Conn Smythe Trophy2018 · Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP.
- Hart Memorial TrophyNHL MVP in 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2012-13.
- Maurice “Rocket” Richard TrophyNine wins as the NHL’s leading goal scorer, most recently in 2019-20.
- Calder Memorial Trophy2005-06 · NHL rookie of the year.
Quotes
In this League, I think it’s impossible.Alex Ovechkin, 2016 interview revisited by NHL.com
On catching Gretzky’s goals record, years before surpassing it.
Trivia
- His mother won two Olympic gold medals in basketball.
- He enjoyed fishing during childhood visits to his grandmother’s village.
- The Great 8 nickname refers to his jersey number.
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