WASHINGTON Capitals  
  8 - LW
Alexander Ovechkin

Age: 24
Date of birth: September 17, 1985
Place of birth: Moscow, USSR (now Russia)
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225
Shoots: R
Salary: $ 9,000,000
NHL Seasons: 4
Drafted by Washington in 2004 (1/1).

PERFORMANCE:
1 pts in last 2 GP
CURRENT STATUS: On roster
 GPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2009-10 WASHINGTON1615924912402921.50
ON PACE767142113425719094371.50
ASSETS: His natural scoring instincts and hard-hitting ability is a scary combination for opponents. Possesses a ton of offensive flair who loves the spotlight. Shoots from anywhere. His passion for the game is off the charts.
FLAWS: Needs a little more work on his passing game. May at times get frustrated by constant tight coverage when teams try to shadow him. Will occasionally deliver a questionable hit.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Franchise left-winger and perennial Rocket Richard trophy candidate.
PLAYER NEWS
11/18/2009  Alex the Gr8 returns
11/17/2009  Gaborik nets two goals in Rangers' 4-2 loss
11/17/2009  Ovechkin triumphant in return
11/17/2009  Lundqvist takes 4-2 loss to Caps
11/17/2009  Ovechkin appears set to return on Tuesday
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MOVEMENTS & INJURIES
11/17/2009
Missed 6 games (shoulder injury).
11/02/2009
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
3/08/2009
Missed 1 game (heel injury).
3/05/2009
Heel injury, day-to-day.
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CAREER TRANSACTIONS
6/26/2004    Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round (1st overall) in 2004.

CAREER HONORS & AWARDS
NHL - Hart Trophy (MVP)2007-08, 2008-09
NHL - Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer)2007-08
NHL - Lester B. Person Award (Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA)2007-08, 2008-09
NHL - Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year)2005-06
NHL - Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Goals Leader)2008-09, 2007-08
NHL - First All-Star Team2007-08 (Left wing), 2006-07, 2005-06, 2008-09 (Left wing)
NHL - All-Rookie Team2005-06
Played in NHL All-Star2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07
CAREER STATISTICS
YrTeamLeaGPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2009-10WashingtonNHL1615924912402921.50
2008-09WashingtonNHL795654110872191105281.39
2007-08WashingtonNHL8265471122840220114461.37
2006-07WashingtonNHL82464692-195216083921.12
2005-06WashingtonNHL81525410625221354251.31
Team RussiaOlympic8505-8----0.63
2004-05Dynamo MoscowRus371313262632----0.70
2003-04Dynamo MoscowRus53131124-40----0.45
2002-03Dynamo MoscowRus408715-28----0.38
2001-02Dynamo MoscowRus22224-4----0.18
Dynamo MoscowRus31918826-20----1.37
TotalNHL340234210444282288243618831.31
TotalRus152363369-104----0.45
TotalRus31918826-20----1.37
TotalOlympic8505-8----0.63
CAREER PLAYOFF STATISTICS
YrTeamLeaGPGAPts+/-PIMPPGSHGGWGShotsPtsPG
2008-09WashingtonNHL14111021108301901.50
2007-08WashingtonNHL7459-10102371.29
2006-07WashingtonNHL-----------
2005-06WashingtonNHL-----------
Team RussiaOlympic-----------
2004-05Dynamo MoscowRus10246331----0.60
2003-04Dynamo MoscowRus3000-2----0.00
2002-03Dynamo MoscowRus5000-2----0.00
2001-02Dynamo MoscowRus3000-0----0.00
Dynamo MoscowRus3-----------
TotalNHL21151530984031271.43
TotalRus21246-35----0.29
TotalRus3-----------
TotalOlympic-----------
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