Alexander Ovechkin facts for kids

Alexander Ovechkin
Born	September 17, 1985 (1985-09-17) Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	230 lb (100 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Washington Capitals Dynamo Moscow (RSL/KHL)
National team	Russia
NHL Draft	1st overall, 2004 Washington Capitals
Playing career	2001–present
Website	www.AlexOvechkin8.com

Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin (born September 17, 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger. He plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain.

Ovechkin was picked first overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He also played for the Dynamo Moscow of the RSL from 2001 to 2005 and again in 2012 because of the 2012 NHL lockout.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001–02	Dynamo Moscow	RSL		21	2	2	4	4		3	0	0	0	0
2002–03	Dynamo Moscow	RSL		40	8	7	15	29		5	0	0	0	2
2003–04	Dynamo Moscow	RSL		53	13	10	23	4		3	0	0	0	2
2004–05	Dynamo Moscow	RSL		37	13	14	27	32		10	2	4	6	31
2005–06	Washington Capitals	NHL		81	52	54	106	52		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Washington Capitals	NHL		82	46	46	92	52		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Washington Capitals	NHL		82	65	47	112	40		7	4	5	9	0
2008–09	Washington Capitals	NHL		79	56	54	110	72		14	11	10	21	8
2009–10	Washington Capitals	NHL		72	50	59	109	89		7	5	5	10	0
2010–11	Washington Capitals	NHL		79	32	53	85	41		9	5	5	10	10
2011–12	Washington Capitals	NHL		78	38	27	65	26		14	5	4	9	8
2012–13	Dynamo Moscow	KHL		31	19	21	40	14		—	—	—	—	—
RSL totals				151	36	33	69	106		18	2	4	6	35
NHL totals				396	269	260	529	305		28	20	20	40	8
KHL totals				31	19	21	40	14		—	—	—	—	—

NHL All-Star Games

Year2010	Location caralina		G	A	Pts
2007	Dallas		1	0	1
2008	Atlanta		2	0	2
2009	Montreal		1	2	3
2011	Raleigh		1	1	2
All-star totals			5	3	8

International statistics

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002	Russia	U18		8	14	4	18	0
2003	Russia	WJC		6	6	1	7	4
2003	Russia	U18		6	9	4	13	6
2004	Russia	WJC		6	5	2	7	25
2004	Russia	WC		6	1	1	2	0
2004	Russia	WCH		2	1	0	1	0
2005	Russia	WJC		6	7	4	11	4
2005	Russia	WC		8	5	3	8	4
2006	Russia	Oly		8	5	0	5	8
2006	Russia	WC		7	6	3	9	6
2007	Russia	WC		8	1	2	3	29
2008	Russia	WC		9	6	6	12	8
2010	Russia	Oly		4	2	2	4	2
2010	Russia	WC		9	5	1	6	4
2011	Russia	WC		5	0	0	0	4
2012	Russia	WC		3	2	2	4	2
Senior totals				69	34	20	54	67
U20 totals				18	18	7	25	33
U18 totals				14	23	8	31	6

Images for kids

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  Ovechkin, then an alternate captain, during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs. Capitals' stint ended in the Conference Semifinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins whilst Penguins went on to win the Stanley Cup after defeating Detroit Red Wings.

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  Franco Harris, Jerome Bettis and Mario Lemieux joined U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Bradley T. Tinstman for the ceremonial puck drop at the 2011 NHL Winter Classic. Ovechkin took the draw against Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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  Ovechkin greets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

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  Ovechkin awaits the pass for a one-timer from his left wing position.

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  Ovechkin signing autographs at an awards ceremony in 2006.

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  On 16 September 2011, Ovechkin threw out the ceremonial first pitch for a Baltimore Orioles game at Camden Yards.

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  Ovechkin addresses the crowd in front of the Wilson Building in Washington, D.C. after receiving the key to the city. He has just said, "Everybody have fun. No speed limit today."