Alexander Ovechkin

Born

1985-09-17

Birthplace

Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]

Biography

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Nicknamed "Ovi" and "the Great Eight" in reference to his jersey number, Ovechkin is widely regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.