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Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals

1985/09/17 24

6-2 225

Moscow, USSR (now Russia)

5

the Washington Capitals in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Capitals 72 50 59 109 45 89 13 0 7 0 368

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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 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.
  • Awards2009NHL - 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)2008Played in NHL All-Star2007NHL - 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 Team2007Played in NHL All-Star2006NHL - First All-Star Team2006Played in NHL All-Star2005NHL - Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year)2005NHL - First All-Star Team2005NHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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.

Trades

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

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