Alexander Ovechkin

Russian ice hockey player · Russia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1985 · age 41

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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See the moment2018Conn Smythe TrophyAwardStanley CupAward2016Maurice "Rocket" Richard TrophyAward2014Gold MedalAwardOrder of HonourAward2013Hart Memorial TrophyAward2010Silver MedalAwardTed Lindsay AwardAward2009Hart Memorial TrophyAwardMaurice "Rocket" Richard TrophyAward2008“Alex, you just enjoy watching because he's like a bull in a china shop. And he does everything. He's got all the great skills, and he can run over you as well.”In their words20 November 2008Bruce Boudreau, interview in Jill Painter (20 November 2008) "The Pursuit of Happiness: Whether On or Off the Ice, Washington's OvechkinRead the whole statement

“You can't just stand and say to yourself, 'OK, right now I'm the best. That's it. No more working.' If you're a good player you have to be working harder and harder.”In their words16 October 2008Los Angeles TimesRead the whole statement

“He's getting wrapped up before the game and iced down after it.”In their words5 October 2008Sami Lepisto, interview in Harlan Goode (5 October 2008) "The Capitals' star attraction: Ovechkin charms fans with energy, humbleness",Read the whole statement

“We never give up, we believe in each other, we believe in the coach, we believe in everybody. Only when you believe do you win the Stanley Cup.”In their words13 June 2008Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pRead the whole statement

“It was a good year. When I win the Stanley Cup, I'll say it's my best year.”In their words29 May 2008Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pRead the whole statement

“I'm ready. They hit me hard. I hit them hard. Doesn't matter who hits. What matters is results.”In their words13 April 2008Detroit Free PressRead the whole statement

Gold MedalAwardLester B. Pearson AwardAward2007Bronze MedalAward2005Bronze MedalAward1985Born17 September 1985

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Washington Capitals2005

HC Dynamo Moscow2001-2005

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Ovechkin in September 2005 at the Washington Capitals training camp prior to the 2005-06 season

Ovechkin during the first round of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs. He recorded his first playoff hat trick in the second round that year.

Ovechkin in January 2010. He was named the captain of the Capitals on 5 January 2010

Ovechkin takes a ceremonial puck drop at the 2011 NHL Winter Classic against Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.

Ovechkin meeting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the Capitals locker room, 6 February 2014

Ovechkin at a Capitals practice in October 2015. During the 2015-16 season, he became the first Russian player to reach the 500-goal plateau in the NHL.

Ovechkin with the Stanley Cup in June 2018

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I don't think pressure, that word, is on his mind. He loves to play hockey and enjoys the way he's playing. He's kind of made me re-establish my thinking.
20 November 2008 · Sergei Fedorov, interview in Jill Painter (20 November 2008) Los Angeles Daily News., Own words
You can have the best skill in the world, but he has lots of will and that’s why he’s great.
11 October 2008 · Daily Herald, Own words
I want to win, I want to win everything. If I have a chance to win, why not?
12 June 2008 · The Toronto Star, p, Own words

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Awards

Conn Smythe Trophy2018

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2018

Best Male Athlete ESPY Award2018

Stanley Cup2018

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2016

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2015

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2014

Order of Honour2014

Gold Medal2014

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2013

Hart Memorial Trophy2013

Gold Medal2012

Silver Medal2010

Ted Lindsay Award2010

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2009

Hart Memorial Trophy2009

Ted Lindsay Award2009

Honoured Master of Sports of Russia2009

Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy2008

Gold Medal2008

Hart Memorial Trophy2008

Art Ross Trophy2008

Lester B. Pearson Award2008

Bronze Medal2007

Calder Memorial Trophy2006

Bronze Medal2005

Wayne Gretzky International Award

About this person

Nicknamed "the Great 8" and "Ovi", as well as "Alexander the Great" by Russian media, Ovechkin has scored the most career goals in NHL regular season history, and is the only player in NHL history to have scored 900 regular season goals.

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