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.

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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.

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Upcoming Games 2025/2026

Sep
21
2025
5:00 PM
Sat
NHL Preseason: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
NHL Preseason: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
TD Garden | Capacity: 19580
TD Garden
02114, 100 Legends Way Boston, MA, US02114, 100 Legends Way Boston, MA, US
Prices from $41Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 1063
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Sep
25
2025
7:00 PM
Wed
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Giant Center | Capacity: 12500
Giant Center
17033, 550 West Hershey Park Dr. Hershey, PA, US17033, 550 West Hershey Park Dr. Hershey, PA, US
Prices from $134Avg. price ~ $289Tickets Available: 80
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Sep
28
2025
3:00 PM
Sat
NHL Preseason: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
NHL Preseason: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
Prudential Center | Capacity: 19500
Prudential Center
07102, 25 Lafayette Street Newark, NJ, US07102, 25 Lafayette Street Newark, NJ, US
Prices from $57Avg. price ~ $252Tickets Available: 57
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Sep
30
2025
7:00 PM
Mon
NHL Preseason: Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Washington Capitals
NHL Preseason: Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Washington Capitals
Nationwide Arena | Capacity: 20000
Nationwide Arena
43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
Prices from $69Avg. price ~ $294Tickets Available: 106
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Oct
02
2025
7:00 PM
Wed
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
Capital One Arena | Capacity: 20356
Capital One Arena
20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
Prices from $91Avg. price ~ $1052 tickets remaining!
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Oct
04
2025
6:00 PM
Fri
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Capital One Arena | Capacity: 20356
Capital One Arena
20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
Prices from $91Avg. price ~ $268121 tickets remaining!
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