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Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals

1985/09/17 26

6-3 230

Moscow, USSR (RUS)

6

the Washington Capitals in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Capitals 50 22 19 41 -5 24 9 0 1 0 184

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • His natural scoring instincts and hard-hitting ability is a scary combination for opponents. Possesses a ton of offensive flair and loves the spotlight. Shoots from anywhere. His passion for the game is off the charts.
Flaws
  • Needs to simplify his game at times. May also get frustrated on occasion by constant tight coverage when teams try to shadow him. Will occasionally deliver a questionable hit that can hurt his team.
Career Potential
  • Franchise winger and elite goal-scorer.
  • Awards2011Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2010Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2010NHL - Second All-Star Team2009NHL - Ted Lindsay Award (Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA)2009NHL - First All-Star Team2008NHL - Hart Trophy (MVP)2008NHL - Lester B. Pearson Award (Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA)2008NHL - First All-Star Team2008NHL - Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Goals Leader)2008Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2007NHL - Hart Trophy (MVP)2007NHL - Lester B. Pearson Award (Player of the Year selected by the NHLPA)2007NHL - Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer)2007NHL - Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Goals Leader)2007NHL - First All-Star Team2007Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2006NHL - First All-Star Team2006Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2005NHL - Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year)2005NHL - First All-Star Team2005NHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 4, 2012 Missed 3 games (suspended by nhl).
January 23, 2012 Suspended by the NHL for 3 games.
March 29, 2011 Missed 3 games (undisclosed).
March 22, 2011 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
March 20, 2010 Missed 2 games (suspension).
March 15, 2010 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
December 1, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
November 17, 2009 Missed 6 games (shoulder injury).
November 2, 2009 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
March 8, 2009 Missed 1 game (heel injury).
March 5, 2009 Heel injury, day-to-day.
November 4, 2008 Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
October 27, 2008 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
January 10, 2008 Re-signed by the Washington Capitals to a 13-year contract extension.
February 3, 2006 Missed 1 game (groin).
January 31, 2006 Groin, day-to-day.
August 31, 2005 Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year, entry-level contract.
July 8, 2005 Signed with the Avangard Omsk of the Russian League.

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June 26, 2004 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round (1st overall) in 2004.

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