Alex Ovechkin, a standout for the Washington Capitals, scored three goals in a win over Chicago on Tuesday, December 12, making him the third player in NHL history to surpass 800 goals in a career.
Born as Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin, he is a left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and was born in Russia on September 17, 1985.
One of the greatest goal scorers in history, Ovechkin is also known by the nicknames “Ovi” (sometimes written “Ovie”) and “the Great Eight” in reference to his jersey number. The most power play goals, away goals, and goals with the same team in NHL history have all been scored by Ovechkin. After Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky, he is the third NHL player to reach 800 goals during a regular season.
Spouse and Children
He is married to Nastya Shubskaya and they have two kids.
Parents and Siblings
His mother, Tatyana Ovechkina, won the basketball world championship in 1975 and won two gold medals at the Olympics (1976, 1980). Football player Mikhail was his father.
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