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Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals
🏆 1× Stanley Cup Champion (2017)
LW Shoots: R ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 236 lbs 🗓 1985-09-17 📍 Moscow, Russia
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
D
Verdict
Below expectation
Solid bar: 48+ pts
84-game pace
26
1G · 4A · 16 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
3 pts (0.30/g) · season 0.31/g
Below (22)Avg (34)Solid (48)Top (68)Elite (85)

Through 16 games in 2026-2027, Alex Ovechkin has 1 goals and 4 assists for the Washington Capitals, a 26-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades out as D — below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 0G and 3A (3 points), a 0.30 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.31.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

16 GP
1 Goals
4 Assists
5 Points
0 +/-
0 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
26 SOG
3.8 S%
20 Hits
13:47 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202716145000262013:47
2025-202682323264-526524413417:27
2024-202565442973+15141423711017:43
2023-202479313465-222013272019:13
2022-202373423375-164814294020:12
2021-202277504090+81816334020:34
2020-202145241842-7129182019:30
2019-202068481967-123013311020:40
2018-201981513889+74018338020:55
🏆2017-201882493887+33217355020:09
2016-201782333669+65017313018:22
2015-201679502171+215319398020:19
2014-201581532881+105825395020:20
2013-201478512879-354824386020:33
2012-201348322456+23616220020:53
2011-201278382765-82613303019:48
2010-201179325385+24417367021:22
2009-2010725059109+458913368021:48
2008-2009795654110+87219528023:00
2007-2008826547112+284022446023:06
2006-200782464692-195216392021:23
2005-2006815254106+25221425021:37
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

161 GP 77 G 70 A 147 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2024-2025
Washington Capitals logo WSH
10 5 1 6 0 6 3 33 1
2023-2024
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4 0 0 0 -2 0 0 5 0
2021-2022
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6 1 5 6 -3 0 1 19 0
2020-2021
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5 2 2 4 -2 2 2 20 0
2019-2020
Washington Capitals logo WSH
8 4 1 5 -1 2 1 30 1
2018-2019
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7 4 5 9 -2 19 3 22 1
2017-2018
Washington Capitals logo WSH
24 15 12 27 +8 8 6 99 2
2016-2017
Washington Capitals logo WSH
13 5 3 8 -4 8 2 49 0
2015-2016
Washington Capitals logo WSH
12 5 7 12 +3 2 3 62 1
2014-2015
Washington Capitals logo WSH
14 5 4 9 -3 6 1 61 0
2012-2013
Washington Capitals logo WSH
7 1 1 2 -2 4 1 30 0
2011-2012
Washington Capitals logo WSH
14 5 4 9 -2 8 2 50 1
2010-2011
Washington Capitals logo WSH
9 5 5 10 -1 10 1 34 1
2009-2010
Washington Capitals logo WSH
7 5 5 10 +5 0 1 34 0
2008-2009
Washington Capitals logo WSH
14 11 10 21 +10 8 3 90 1
2007-2008
Washington Capitals logo WSH
7 4 5 9 -1 0 1 37 2
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

1.4 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
19.9 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
73 SAtt Shot attempts
0.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.22 TK/GV 2 TK / 9 GV
3 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

60.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
51s Shift Avg 261 total shifts
0.28 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.0 PEN/60 0 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 16 games this season

Consistency Score
0.46
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2
Longest: 7 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 11 1 2 3 20 0.27
✈️ Away 5 0 2 2 6 0.40
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
16 games played 5 point games (31%) 0 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-11 @ OTT team logo OTT W 3-2 0 1 1 +1 0 3 0 13:07
2026-11-07 FLO team logo FLO W 4-3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 14:16
2026-11-04 DAL team logo DAL L 5-6 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 17:26
2026-11-01 MIN team logo MIN L 1-5 0 0 0 -1 2 0 1 13:07
2026-10-30 @ NSH team logo NSH W 4-3 0 0 0 -1 3 1 0 10:56
2026-10-28 PHI team logo PHI W 5-2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 11:59
2026-10-24 BUF team logo BUF W 4-3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 11:43
2026-10-20 LAK team logo LAK L 2-5 0 0 0 -1 2 2 0 16:21
2026-10-17 NJD team logo NJD W 4-2 0 1 1 +1 1 0 0 13:57
2026-10-14 MTL team logo MTL W 5-4 0 1 1 +1 0 1 0 13:14
PUCKY COVERAGE

Alex Ovechkin in the news

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  2. Analysis · Ovechkin Can Still Score. Washington Just Cut His Minutes.Alex Ovechkin starts his final season on 929 goals. He was still a top-25 five-on-five scorer last season, but Washington has cut him to 13 minutes a night, and the…
  3. Analysis · Logan Thompson Saved More Goals Than Any Goalie in the NHL and Washington Still Missed the Playoffs. The Answer Was $84 Million for a Winger.Washington missed the playoffs by three points with Logan Thompson saving 29 goals above expected, the best in the league, in front of a defence that allowed chances at…
  4. Analysis · Washington Is Running Out of Ovechkin Seasons. Tom Wilson Is Who It Leans on Next.Alex Ovechkin is winding down, but Washington is a solid 51 percent team, not a collapse waiting to happen. Tom Wilson's evolution into a 30-goal leader is the bridge to…
  5. Analysis · Alex Ovechkin Is Still Scoring 30. Washington's Real Weapon Is the Goalie Behind Him.Ovechkin scored 32 in the twilight, but Washington was a 51 percent team carried by one of the best goaltending seasons in hockey. The Capitals go as far as Logan…
  6. Analysis · Season Review #18: Washington Capitals - Ovechkin at 40 Still Led the Team in Goals for the 21st Time, Career Highs Regressed, Carlson Traded, Thompson Excellent, and the Question the Franchise Can't Answer Yet
  7. Recap · Washington's Clinical Shutout Victory Highlights Contrasting Playoff FatesThe Washington Capitals scored four unanswered goals Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in a performance that highlighted the…
  8. Recap · Alex Ovechkin's Hat Trick Powers Washington to 7-4 Victory Over UtahAlex Ovechkin scored three goals Friday night at Delta Center, leading the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 victory over Utah in a high-scoring affair that showcased both…

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Alex Ovechkin — frequently asked

Is Alex Ovechkin still in the NHL?
Yes. Alex Ovechkin is on the Washington Capitals roster.
Is Alex Ovechkin having a good season?
Alex Ovechkin has 1G-4A-5P in 16 games (2026-2027), a 26-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 0G and 3A (3 pts).
How is Alex Ovechkin playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Alex Ovechkin has 0 goals and 3 assists (3 points, 0.30 per game) versus a season rate of 0.31. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have in 2026-2027?
Alex Ovechkin has 1 goals in 16 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Washington Capitals.
How many points does Alex Ovechkin have this season?
Alex Ovechkin has 5 points (1 goals, 4 assists) in 16 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Alex Ovechkin on pace for?
Through 16 games in 2026-2027, Alex Ovechkin is on pace for 26 points over the full 84-game season (5 so far).
What is Alex Ovechkin's career high in points?
Alex Ovechkin's career high is 112 points — 65G and 47A in 82 games in 2007-2008.
What team is Alex Ovechkin on?
Alex Ovechkin currently plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL.
Is Alex Ovechkin playing tonight?
The Washington Capitals play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the New Jersey Devils.
How old is Alex Ovechkin?
Alex Ovechkin is 41 years old. He was born on September 17, 1985.
Where is Alex Ovechkin from?
Alex Ovechkin is from Moscow, Russia.
How much does Alex Ovechkin weigh?
Alex Ovechkin weighs 236 lb (107 kg).
What position does Alex Ovechkin play?
Alex Ovechkin plays left wing for the Washington Capitals.
What number does Alex Ovechkin wear?
Alex Ovechkin is number 8 for the Washington Capitals.
Does Alex Ovechkin shoot left or right?
Alex Ovechkin shoots right-handed.
Has Alex Ovechkin won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Alex Ovechkin has won the Stanley Cup once.
How many career points does Alex Ovechkin have?
Alex Ovechkin has 1692 career NHL points in 1589 regular-season games.