Alex Ovechkin - An Eighth 50-Goal Season

March 30th 2019

Alex Ovechkin beats Andrei Vasilevskiy to reach 50 goals in a season for the eighth time in his career.

Ovechkin Becomes Highest-scoring Russian

February 5th 2019
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin collects the turnover and picks up an assist on T.J. Oshie's finish on the rebound to pass Sergei Fedorov for the most points in the NHL by a Russian-born player with 1,180

Playoff Goals Leader

Alex Ovechkin, currently on a four-game goal streak (5g), ranks fifth among active players in playoff goals scored and averages more than a goal every two games (0.51 goals per game). No other player averages more than 0.43 goals per game in the top 10.

Alex Ovechkin's 600th NHL goal

MARCH 12TH 2018

NHL legend Alex Ovechkin battles for a loose puck and chips it over Connor Hellebuyck for his 600th NHL goal, making Ovi just the 20th player in NHL history to reach the milestone!

Alex Ovechkin Hat Trick against Wild

March 29th 2017

Alex Ovechkin lights up the Wild for three power-play goals, recording his 17th career hat trick in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win

Alex Ovechkin buries 200th powerplay goal 12/11/16

Alex Ovechkin blisters a quick shot past Jacob Markstrom to tally the 200th power-play goal of his career

2016 Rocket Richard Trophy

2015-16 Rocket Richard Trophy Winner

Alex Ovechkin 

Washington Capitals

This is Ovechkin's 4th consecutive Richard Trophy and his 6th overall.  

He ties Phil Esposito for most seasons as the NHL's leading goal scorer.

Ovechkin scores 500th NHL Goal (Video)

January 10th 2016 

Alex Ovechkin 500 Goals

January 10th 2016

Washington Capitals superstar scored his career 500th goal Sunday night against the Ottawa Senators.  He also scored his 501st goal the same night.

Ovechkin Gets 900th NHL Point

October 20th 2015

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th career point in a game against the Calgary Flames.

2015 Playoffs Nightly Recap 04/17/2015

2014-15 Rocket Richard Trophy Winner

In what has become a familiar sight on NHL Awards night, Washinggon Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, winning the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL top regular season goal scorer.  

"The Great 8" has now won 3 Richard trophies in a row and 5 overall, this season he scored 53 goals to home the Rocket again.

The only other players to win the Richard Trophy more than once are Pavel Bure with 2, Jarome Iginla with 2 and Steven Stamkos with 2.

Alex Ovechkin Six 50 Goal Seasons

Looking Back at Ovechkin's Six 50th Goal Games

Ovechkin becomes Caps' all-time points leader

Ovechkin scores for his 800th career point

2013 Hart Trophy

Winner of the 2013 Hart Trophy

(NHL MVP)

Alexander Ovechkin

Washington Capitals

(3rd Hart Trophy - 2008, 2009,2013)

Goals - 32   (1st)

Assists - 24  (35th)

Points - 56   (3rd)

Top Ten Alex Ovechkin Goals