Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and his family attended the Dynamo Moscow game on Sunday. Ovi started his professional career in Russia, where he played four years with the Moscow Dynamo. Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). That's exactly what Alex Ovechkin is doing back in his homeland of Russia with his son Sergei, and his wife, Nastya, as the family took in a big-time KHL contest on the ice between the Russian capital's two rivals, Dynamo Moscow and CSKA Moscow. [91] — including back-to-back hat tricks. Before being drafted by NHL, he played for three seasons with Dynamo Moscow, scoring 32 goals. Vedomosti, a Russian financial newspaper, reported that Kremlin sources have said that IMA-Consulting were behind the creation of the organization. A highly touted prospect, Ovechkin was selected by the Capitals first overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. At the age of 16, Ovechkin played at the 2002 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he scored two hat tricks, one against Switzerland and one against the United States, and an assist. Click to Read More here for reprint permission. Ovechkin was part of a Russian-language interview on Russian Television International (RTVI). [88], On 6 December 2018, Ovechkin became the fastest player in NHL history—and ninth overall—to take 5,000 shots on goal, reaching that mark in only 1,031 career games. Making his professional debut in the 2001–02 season, he scored four points in 21 games. “It’s not a question of money,” Ovechkin said. And while Crosby had won three Stanley Cups with the Penguins, Ovechkin was being considered the greatest hockey player never to have won one — with his main nemesis being largely to blame. The contract, which averages $9.5 million per year, was the richest in NHL history. Most consecutive 30-goal seasons: 15 (also tied with Jaromir Jagr and Mike Gartner), Most seasons with 50 or more goals – 8 (2005–06, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2018–19), Most shots on goal in a season – 528 (2008–09), Most goals in a season (2007–08) – 65 goals, Most power play goals – 259 (17 February 2020), Most power play goals in a season (2014–15) – 25 PP goals, Most goals in a season by a rookie (2005–06) – 52 goals, Most points in a season by a rookie (2005–06) – 106 points, Point streak by a rookie – 11 games (17 points; 5 goals, 12 assists), 18 March – 7 April 2006, Point streak by a rookie to start season – 8 games, Goal streak by a rookie – 7 games, 10 February – 8 March 2006, Most career goals – 706 (as of 10 March 2020), Most goals in a single postseason (2017–18) – 15, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 26 January 2021, at 23:16. [115], In an October 2018 game against the Canucks, after Vancouver had pulled their goalie, Ovechkin passed the puck to teammate T. J. Oshie rather than score the easy hat trick for himself. Playing in the final season of his rookie contract, in 2007–08, Ovechkin signed a 13-year contract extension worth $124 million with the Capitals on 10 January 2008. He scored five goals and three assists, landing eighth in the top scorers list and sharing third place in goal scoring. [140] Asked whether it was political, Ovechkin described his actions as a show of support for Russia, "I just support my country, you know? "[139] In November 2017 Ovechkin started a movement called PutinTeam in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 2018 Russian presidential election. [90] Ovechkin extended his point streak to a career-best 14 games in a 4–3 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres on 15 December. [78][79], On 23 May 2018, Ovechkin helped lead the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Finals for their first time since 1998[80] — going on to help them win their first championship in franchise history. Often referred to as "Ovi" or "the Great Eight", Ovechkin is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time.[1][2][3]. He accomplished this feat in his 1,028th career game, while Sakic needed 1,378 games to collect his 625 goals and Iginla needed 1,554 games. The sniper noted it is his intention to join Dynamo Moscow of the KHL. He completed his second NHL season with 46 goals and 92 points. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was a special guest at Dynamo Moscow’s practice on Tuesday. [9], The 2017–18 season appeared to be historic for Ovechkin, who broke many NHL and Capitals' records during the regular season. Quiz: Can you pass a Washington, D.C. history test? [5] There he attended public school #596, infamous for military discipline and a "tyrannical" principal — completing eight and a half grades before starting at Dynamo Moscow's sports school. Alexander Ovechkin 2012/2013 KHL highlights when he plays with Dynamo Moscow Ovechkin reached 600 career NHL goals in 2018 and 700 in 2020. ", The first player to score two back-to-back hat tricks in his NHL career since. Ovi is one of a kind. https://t.co/zZa9GBZSYH — KHL (@khl_eng) October 27, 2020 [45] On 14 March, at a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, Ovechkin sent 'Hawks defenseman Brian Campbell into the boards after Campbell had dumped the puck to the blue line. Ovechkin finished with two goals and two assists in Russia's four games.[129]. After using and endorsing CCM equipment for most of his career, Ovechkin made the move to Bauer Hockey in August 2011 — following a decline in his point production in the 2010–11 season. 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It was the first time in 41 seasons that a left-winger led the NHL in points since Bobby Hull led the league with 97 points in 1965–66.[34]. Ovechkin also joined the Russian team for the 2011 IIHF World Championships after the Capitals were eliminated from the NHL playoffs. [64] Advancing age, consideration of his legacy, and the desire to beat Crosby's Penguins in the postseason combined to change Ovechkin's approach to hockey in the 2017–18 season and beyond. Ovechkin signed a 13-year deal to keep him in Washington during the 2007-08 season, and he’s finally entering the final year of that contract. The following year he made his debut at the World Junior Championship, helping Russia win the gold medal. At the end of the season, the Dynamo would go on to win the Gagarin Cup, albeit after the NHL lockout concluded and Ovechkin and Backstrom returned to North America. "Little Sergei wished me luck before the game," Jaskin said as translated by… Talks are expected to resume soon. Ovechkin helped lead a rejuvenated Capitals team back to the Stanley Cup playoffs with a stronger supporting cast that included countryman Alexander Semin, rookie center Nicklas Bäckström and defenseman Mike Green. His team received the silver medal after losing the gold medal game to Canada on 4 January, and Ovechkin was named the Best Forward of the tournament as well as selected to the tournament All-Star Team. For other uses, see, Early dominance, Hart Trophy wins and Art Ross Trophy (2005–2012), Four-straight goal scoring titles (2012–2017), Continued success and the Stanley Cup (2017–present), The development program of Dynamo Moscow of the. That Accord was auctioned off, and the proceeds used to benefit the charity Ovechkin highlighted and brought attention to with his antics.[137]. [159] [62] In the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Washington Capitals lost the series to the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 6 after a 4–3 overtime defeat. Ovechkin, a native of Moscow, played with the KHL club before coming over to North America, and returned for a short stint during the 2012-13 NHL lockout. Ovechkin made the announcement on a recent Russian-language interview on Russian Television International (RTVI) saying, “There are certain goals that I want to achieve after my career. [148], Ovechkin is a keen football fan and an avid supporter of Liverpool F.C. Most shots on goal by a left-winger in a season: 528 in 2008–09. Alex Ovechkin | Dynamo Moscow. The winger, whos a Moscow native, is a 12-time All Star and three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner. [154] On 11 September 2015, Ovechkin announced via Instagram his engagement to Nastya Shubskaya (the daughter of Vera Glagoleva),[155] whom he subsequently married. I would finish in Russia at Dynamo Moscow.”, TOP STORIES [70], On 12 March 2018, Ovechkin scored his 600th career goal, making him the 20th player to ever reach such a feat, and the fourth to do so in less than 1,000 games. On 11 January 2017, Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career point, becoming the 37th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points with only one team. On 5 April, Ovechkin scored his 300th career goal, becoming the sixth-youngest and seventh-fastest player to do so. "[118], Late in the 2008–09 season, Ovechkin garnered some criticism over his exuberant after-goal celebrations. [105][n 5], The truth is that we are witnessing one of the most amazing players in NHL history, even if not all of us understand that yet. Although Russia came away from the games without a medal, Ovechkin scored five goals in the tournament, including the game-winner against Canada's Martin Brodeur, eliminating Canada from the tournament. Alex made his professional debut with Dynamo Moscow when he was 16. Alex Ovechkin may have missed Dynamo Moscow’s game Monday because of bronchitis and a high fever but that didn’t keep him from signing autographs for legions of … At the conclusion of the tournament, he had collected seven goals, tied for the tournament lead. In the playoffs, he helped Dynamo win the RSL title. $89.99. "[104], Ovechkin has been awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy honoring the most valuable player in the league three times (2008, 2009, 2013). Ovechkin and the Capitals repeated as division champions en route to meeting the New York Rangers in the opening round. I would finish in Russia at Dynamo Moscow." [74], In 2018, Ovechkin had "the most dominant postseason of his career," recording 15 goals and 27 points over 24 games and averaging 20:44 of ice time per game. When he shoots ... Oh, come on. Often referred to as "Ovi" or "the Great Eight", Ovechkin is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. He finished third overall in the NHL in scoring with 106 points and tied for third in goals with 52. Ovechkin would again win the Richard Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Pearson Award in 2009; he won the Ted Lindsay Award (the renamed Pearson Award) for a third consecutive year in 2010, also the fifth straight year Ovechkin was named to the First All-Star Team. Istoriya shoumena (2010) as an actor, NHL: Just Like Me (2008), and Boys to the Bigs (2008). The loss to the Penguins in the 2017 playoffs was particularly devastating to the Capitals. [33], Leading the league in scoring with 65 goals and 112 points, Ovechkin captured both the Art Ross Trophy and the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2007–08. [58], During the 2015–16 season, in the second period of a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ovechkin scored his eighth goal of the season to tie Sergei Fedorov's tally for the most goals among Russian born players, with 483. "[9] He was two years old when he first picked up a hockey stick. [75], On 7 June 2018, Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup, leading his team to victory over the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 in game 5 of the finals. [51], On 23 January 2012, Ovechkin received a three-game suspension for a hit on Zbyněk Michálek of the Pittsburgh Penguins. [10], He made a name for himself in the Dynamo Moscow system when at 11 he scored 56 goals, breaking Pavel Bure's record of 53. "[147], Ovechkin has appeared in three films: Zaytsev, zhgi! [73] He became the second player, tied with Bobby Hull, to win the NHL's goal scoring title seven times. Due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Ovechkin remained with Dynamo for one more season. On 27 May 2020, their second son, Ilya, was born. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team, the first rookie to receive the honor in 15 years. [81] He won the Conn Smythe trophy, awarded to the most valuable player for his team in the playoffs. [113], Guys like Ovi shoot it so hard that it's almost like you're a batter in baseball. "[20]Auston Matthews, a future Toronto Maple Leafs first overall selection, was in attendance during the game; he said in an interview during the 2016–17 season that it was the best goal he ever saw live. The Americans defeated Russia 8–3, eliminating them from the tournament. [124], At the age of 17, when he was selected by Russian coach Viktor Tikhonov to play in the Česká Pojišťovna Cup EuroTour tournament, Ovechkin became the youngest skater ever to play for the Russian national team. The 35 year old Ovechkin will be an unrestricted free agent next summer and will be representing himself in negotiations with the Capitals. Ovechkin has only played for two teams in his professional career: the Capitals in the NHL and Dynamo Moscow in the KHL. [143] Ovechkin said thah he and Putin don’t have much in common: "We talk about hockey and all that stuff. He returned to the same team during the 2012-2013 lockout, and has been spending time with them during the current shut down, too. This is FALSE as Alex Ovechkin won the Calder Trophy in 2004-05. [39] He finished the campaign with 56 goals to capture his second consecutive Rocket Richard Trophy, joining Jarome Iginla and Pavel Bure as the third player to win the award twice and the second player after Bure (2000 and 2001) to win the award in back-to-back seasons. Sadly, that … "[112], But I tell you, when you get on the ice with him and you see his shot for the first time, it's crazy. Biden’s bungled response to COVID-19 reveals Democrats’ shiftiness, States must stand up to feds to stop poaching of their power, Biden’s stumbling, bumbling first steps on COVID-19 expose his weak, feeble plan. In that tournament, he also became the youngest player ever to score for the national team. Despite high expectations, Russia lost to Canada 7–3 in the quarterfinals. The Kremlin spoke in support of the movement after its announcement. He then scored seven times in the team's first two games[66] — performing a hat trick in both games. Ovechkin's point total was the second-best in Washington Capitals history and his goals total tied for third in franchise history. With the help of the police escort, Ovechkin's Cup caravan makes it to Dynamo's training center in the Moscow suburb of Novogorsk in about 30 minutes. 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