Alexander Ovechkin
- Born
- 17 September 1985 (40 years)
- Place of birth
- Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
- Gender
- Male
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.
