Alexander Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goal-scoring king. The Washington Capitals superstar scored his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders on April 6, 2025, breaking the NHL record held by Wayne Gretzky since 1999. Alex is a left-wing ice hockey player and the team captain for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is affectionately known as "Ovi" and "the Great Eight" for his jersey number and is renowned as one of the greatest goal-scorers in sports history.
Alex Ovechkin Profile
- Team: Washington Capitals | #8
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight: 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
- Born: 9/17/1985
- Birthplace: Moscow, RUS
- Shoots: Right
- Draft: 2004, WSH (1st overall), 1st round, 1st pick
- Playing career: 2001–present
Ovechkin is often hailed as one of the goal-scorers in the NHL.
His talent for shooting as a power has been extensively discussed. In 2018, he impressed by winning the shot title at the NHL All-Star game skills competition with an attempt speed of 98.8 mph. He then amazed everyone by exceeding 100 mph on his shot earning him the distinction of being the player in that year's All-Star game to achieve this feat with a stunning 101.3 MPH blast.
Over the years, Ovechkin has been honored with awards such as the Hart Memorial Trophy for being the league's valuable player three times (in 2008, 2009, and 2013). Known by many as "The Great 8," Ovechkin has left a lasting mark on hockey.
His accolades include achievements like winning the Best NHL Player ESPY Award Calder Memorial Trophy, Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy selections, the NHL All-Star team times Ted Lindsay Award recognition and even clinching the title of Best Male Athlete ESPY Award.
Upcoming Games 2026–2027
Washington Capitals- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats,
601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $256, Tickets Available: 631. Tickets - Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals at Benchmark International Arena • 21500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $200, Tickets Available: 1992, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 1456, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals at TD Garden • 19580 seats, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, US. From $60, Avg. price ~ $349, Tickets Available: 1994, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $292, Tickets Available: 2168, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Nov 27, 2026, 3:00 PM Fri — Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $94, Avg. price ~ $410, Tickets Available: 2851, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Nov 28, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals at Enterprise Center • 22000 seats, 1401 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $244, Tickets Available: 5766, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $215, Tickets Available: 3068, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Pay Later Available: Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals at Rogers Place • 20734 seats, 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4Y8, CA. From $104, Avg. price ~ $345, Tickets Available: 1995, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Saddledome • 19289 seats, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, CA. From $66, Avg. price ~ $324, Tickets Available: 1375, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena • 19700 seats, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1, CA. From $74, Avg. price ~ $301, Tickets Available: 2520, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — Seattle Kraken vs. Washington Capitals at Climate Pledge Arena • 18100 seats, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 1240, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals at Ball Arena • 21000 seats, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $321, Tickets Available: 2166, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 15, 2026, 8:30 PM Tue — Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals at American Airlines Center • 21146 seats, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $368, Tickets Available: 2321, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $245, Tickets Available: 1315, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $317, Tickets Available: 1798, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $86, Avg. price ~ $409, Tickets Available: 2428, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Pay Later Available: Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $106, Avg. price ~ $441, Tickets Available: 1909, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Wed — Pay Later Available: New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals at UBS Arena • 18853 seats, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003, US. From $100, Avg. price ~ $346, Tickets Available: 1935, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Thu — Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $186, Tickets Available: 4894, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 02, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $369, Tickets Available: 3085, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 04, 2027, 7:30 PM Mon — Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $260, Tickets Available: 2523, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 06, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals at Crypto.com Arena • 21000 seats, 1111 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $226, Tickets Available: 1672, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals at SAP Center • 19190 seats, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $382, Tickets Available: 2055, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 10, 2027, 12:30 PM Sun — Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals at Honda Center • 18900 seats, 2695 East Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $256, Tickets Available: 2714, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 12, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $392, Tickets Available: 1872, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 14, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $329, Tickets Available: 1844, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 16, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — Pay Later Available: Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $119, Avg. price ~ $474, Tickets Available: 1695, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 18, 2027, 4:00 PM Mon — Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena • 19758 seats, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $241, Tickets Available: 2681, VIP Packages. Tickets
- Jan 19, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $263, Tickets Available: 2125, VIP Packages. Tickets
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