Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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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 2018In their own words 10
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.
Bruce Boudreau, interview in Jill Painter (November 20, 2008) "The Pursuit of Happiness: Whether On or Off the Ice, Washington's Ovechkin
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.
Sergei Fedorov, interview in Jill Painter (November 20, 2008) Los Angeles Daily News.
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.
Helene Elliott (October 16, 2008) "Ovechkin Is Good for NHL, Bad for Opposing Goalies", Los Angeles Times.
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About this person
Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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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