- Born
- September 17, 1985 (age 41)
- Place of birth
- Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
- Also known as
- Александр Великий, Alexander The Great, Великая восьмёрка, The Great Eight
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.