How many NHL records does Ovechkin hold?

Alexander Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players in the National Hockey League. He is often referred to as "The Great Eight". Born on September 17, 1985, in Moscow, Russia. He started his NHL career with the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry draft. He immediately made his impact in the NHL and secured the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Ovechkin holds a record for the most goals scored with a single team, most powerplay goals, most away games goals, and most overtime goals. Ovechkin is also the third player in the history of the NHL to score 800 goals in regular-season after Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky.

Since his debut in 2005, he has achieved various milestones, recorded many scores, and secured various prestigious awards in the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin NHL Records

Selected as first overall pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry draft now serving as the captain for them. Ovechkin has had an inspirational journey in the NHL and has broken many records and shares many others with legends like Wayne Gretzky, and Gordie Howe.

Most goals as the left winger ; He holds a record for most career goals in NHL history as the left winger. He has scored a total of 824 career goals and the number continues.

Most power-play goals; Ovechkin holds a record for most power-play goals, an impressive number of 300 in 1,355 games played.

Most goals in away games; Ovechkin also has a record of most away game goals. The 403 goals out of 824 goals he has scored away from his team’s native Washington.

Most goals scored with a single team; Ovechkin was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004 and he is still playing with them as of 2023 and projected to play with them till 2026. Ovechkin has spent 19 seasons with them and he holds a record for the most goals scored with a single team. The record is an honor for both Ovechkin and the Washington Capital Franchise. He was just 18 years old when he was drafted and Ovechkin will be playing with them till 40 years of age until 2026.

Most 40-goal seasons; Ovechkin is a solid player and apart from many other records, he holds another record of most 40-goal seasons. He has scored an impressive 40 plus goals in thirteen NHL seasons.

Shares the most 50-goal campaign; Ovechkin co-holds a record of 50-goals in nine seasons with legendary players like Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy, each of them achieving this milestone nine times.

Hart Memorial Trophy; Ovechkin has won the Hart Memorial Trophy three times in 2008, 2009, and 2013 respectively, for being the Most Valuable Player in the NHL.

Ted Lindsay Award; Ovechkin has won the Ted Lindsay Award three times in 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the best player in the league.

Stanley Cup; Ovechkin led his team to the 2018 Stanley Cup championship. He contributed his 15 goals in the Stanley Cup and won the Conn Smythe Trophy for being the MVP in the 2018 playoffs.

NHL All-Star Team; Ovechkin has been named for the NHL All-Star team eight times. The number shows his dedication and determination in the sport.

Ovechkin has contributed an incredible number of 822 career goals. This score placed him second on the all-time goals list, surpassing legendary players like Gordie Howe. He is just 73 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's 894 goals.

NHL records Ovechkin can Probably Break?

Breaking the legendary Wayne Gretzky's 70 goals in a season record is challenging. However, Ovechkin has scored an incredible 65 goals in a season and if he keeps up his performance, he could pass Wayne Gretzky's record in the upcoming season under his current contract until 2026. Ovechkin was already named one of the greatest players in the NHL in 2017 and the title is a testament to his hard work and consistency.