Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is a professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals, widely regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history. He was notably mentioned in the context of the 4 Nations Face-Off as he was deemed 'too Russian' to be selected for Team Canada.
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Alex Ovechkin is one of the active players alongside Anže Kopitar who has reached significant milestones in games played.
Ob jubilejni tekmi točka in zmaga za Anžeta Kopitarja
Slovenia· 2026-03-06
Alex Ovechkin added an empty-net goal for Washington in the game.
Lapierre ends 90-game scoring drought in Capitals’ 3-1 win over Flames
Canada· 2026-01-24
Alex Ovechkin is a legendary hockey player whose rivalry inspired Heated Rivalry.
What Heated Rivalry’s success reveals about fan fiction’s cultural staying powerCanada· 2026-01-11
Alex Ovechkin is tied with Jakob Chychrun for second on the team in goals.
NHL Canadian roundup: Senators, Canadiens and Oilers win on Thursday; Leafs not as fortunateCanada· 2025-12-19
Alex Ovechkin is a prominent figure in the NHL, often mentioned in discussions about the league's stars.
Connor Bedard’s career is taking off, and the NHL’s marketing machine is sputteringCanada· 2025-11-10
Ovechkin becomes the first NHL player to score 900 goals.
Ovečkins kļūst par pirmo NHL hokejistu, kurš guvis 900 vārtus / Diena
Latvia· 2025-11-06
Alex Ovechkin is a star player for the Washington Capitals who broke Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.
Panthers beat Oilers 5-2 in Game 5, move to verge of Stanley Cup title
United States· 2025-06-15
Statistically, Alex Ovechkin is considered one of the best players of his generation.
Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand continues to set the tone for the NHLCanada· 2025-06-08
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record this spring and now has a total of 897.
Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future after email mistakeCanada· 2025-05-29
Alex Ovechkin is recognized for his late-career resurgence in performance during the NHL playoffs.
The Oilers thrive with star players who actually play like star playersCanada· 2025-05-28
Alex Ovechkin's addition to the Capitals could enhance their team with Tarasenko's playoff ability and talent.
NHL Rumor: Red Wings could trade Vladimir Tarasenko as Steve Yzerman eyes aggressive offseason | NHL News
India· 2025-05-25
Alex Ovechkin is gearing up for his 21st NHL season with the Washington Capitals after recently breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record.
Alex Ovechkin set to return for 21st NHL season — Can the Capitals' GOAT break more records at 40? | NHL NewsIndia· 2025-05-18
Ovechkin gifted a signed jersey to Lukashenko.
Овечкин подарил Лукашенко джерси со своим автографом
Belarus· 2025-05-09
Washington Capitals’ Ovechkin aims for NHL record in honor of pediatric cancer research.
Video: Shedeur Sanders receives prank call during NFL draftUnited States· 2025-04-27
Alex Ovechkin responded with a tying goal past Dobes.
Canadiens beat Capitals 6-3 in electric Game 3 featuring bench brawl, goalie injuriesCanada· 2025-04-26
Alex Ovechkin scored his second goal of the game in overtime.
Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: ‘Margin of error is so slim’Canada· 2025-04-24
Alex Ovechkin was called a huge advertisement for the aggressive Russian war by Hasek due to his support of Putin.
Russia-Ukraine war: NHL legend says Dmitry Medvedev sent him death threatsUnited States· 2025-04-24
Hasek has also criticized the NHL for allowing Russian players including Alex Ovechkin to compete.
Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL legend Dominik HasekCanada· 2025-04-23Alex Ovechkin was congratulated by Putin for breaking a scoring record in the NHL.
Quần vợt bị chia rẽ thế nào từ cuộc chiến Nga – Ukraine
Vietnam· 2025-04-23
Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime winner for the Capitals.
The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physicalCanada· 2025-04-23
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the overtime winner, to lead the Washington Capitals to victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Blackwell rises to occasion for Stars
Taiwan· 2025-04-23
Ovechkin saved Washington.
Ovečkin zachránil Washington, Edmonton sahal po velkém obratu. Colorado srovnalo
Czech Republic· 2025-04-22Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime goal of his NHL career to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ovechkin scores his first playoff overtime goal as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 3-2 in Game 1Canada· 2025-04-22Alex Ovechkin is mentioned for equaling Wayne Gretzky's legendary record.
De la Edgar Hoover la Kash Patel. Cum s-a transformat imaginea șefului FBI
Romania· 2025-04-21
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s goal scoring record, which was acknowledged by Gary Bettman.
The Rogers deal, expansion, Wayne Gretzky and more: A preplayoff Q&A with NHL commissioner Gary BettmanCanada· 2025-04-18
Alex Ovechkin tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals.
Paulina Gretzky: Wayne Gretzky’s daughter Paulina Gretzky shows up for her husband as eyes remain on her legendary father | NHL NewsIndia· 2025-04-13
Alex Ovechkin celebrated overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader.
Penrith Panthers are finished for 2025. They’ve lost too much talent
Australia· 2025-04-11
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's record with his 895th goal.
Kopitar z golom in podajo pomagal kraljem do zmageSlovenia· 2025-04-11
Alex Ovechkin has become enmeshed in Putin’s machinations.
STATESIDE: Optimism amid uncertain global trade landscape
Bahamas· 2025-04-10
Gretzky commented on having his NHL career goals record broken by Alex Ovechkin, a Russian player.
Wayne Gretzky says he has ‘no political power’ over the president or prime ministerCanada· 2025-04-09
