Alexander Ovechkin serves as the captain of the Washington Capitals. He is often referred to as "The Great Eight." Ovechkin began his NHL career with the Washington Capitals in the 2005-06 season against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 3-2 victory. He scored two goals in that match and went on to secure the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year later that same season.
Ovechkin has represented Russia in various international tournaments. His first IIHF event was the 2002 World U18 Championship. He won gold at the 2003 World Junior Championship and played in two more Junior Championships. His senior debut was at the 2004 World Championship and World Cup. Ovechkin also played in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 Winter Olympics.
What records has Alex Ovechkin broken?
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th goal on April 7, 2025. He passed Gretzky, who had held the record at 894 goals since 1994. Ovechkin achieved the record in his 20th season and 1,487th game, matching Gretzky’s game total, as per The Athletic.
Some of his records are mentioned below:
Most regular season career goals (897)
Most goals scored by a left wing in a career (897)
Most goals by a left winger in a single season (65)
Most points scored by a left wing rookie (106)
Most career points by a left winger (1615)
Most career shots on goal (6757)
Most career game-winning goals (136)
Most overtime goals in career (27)
Most career power-play goals (325)
Most goaltenders scored on (183)
Most career 30-goal seasons (18)
Most career 40-goal seasons (14)
Most career 50-goal seasons (9) – Tied with Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy
Most consecutive 30-goal seasons (15) – Tied with Jaromir Jagr
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Alex Ovechkin's Franchise Records
Alex Ovechkin holds various records for the Washington Capitals; some of those are mentioned below:
Most seasons with 50 or more goals – 9
Most shots on goal in a season – 528 (2008–09)
Most goals in a season – 65 goals (2007–08)
Most power play goals – 312
Most power play goals in a season – 25 goals (2014–15)
Most career penalty shots attempted – 12 shots (most recent on 19 January 2016)
Most goals in a season by a rookie – 52 goals (2005–06)
Most points in a season by a rookie – 106 points (2005–06)
Point streak by a rookie – 11 games (17 points; 5 goals, 12 assists; 18 March–7 April 2006)
Point streak by a rookie to start the season – 8 games
Goal streak by a rookie – 7 games (10 February–8 March 2006)
Most career hat tricks – 31
Most career goals – 895+
Most career points – 1,550
Most goals in a single postseason – 15 (2017–18)
Fastest overtime goal (6 seconds)
FAQ's On Alexander Ovechkin
A. Alex Ovechkin was born on September 17, 1985.
A. Alex Ovechkin represents Russia.
A. Alex Ovechkin won a gold medal at the 2003 World Junior Championships.
A. Alex Ovechkin has scored 897 career goals as of May 2025.
A. The Washington Capitals drafted Alex Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
