Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Mikhailovich "Alex" Ovechkinis a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Prior to entering the NHL, Ovechkin played for HC Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Superleague for four seasons, from 2001 until 2005, and returned to play for them briefly during the 2012–13 NHL lockout. A highly touted prospect, Ovechkin was selected by the Capitals first overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. With the 2004–05 NHL lockout cancelling the...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth17 September 1985
CityMoscow, Russia
If we wouldn't have lost the (last) game before the Olympics, I would have felt better. But I think we played very well in the first period and we missed second-period chances.
My time in the NHL goes so fast. I remember when I came to Toronto to my agent's house. I just started the preseason. And now it's half season, and now the Olympics.
I know in Toronto, everybody (is) really focused.
I just looked what I do ... goalie he thought I go to do some move, but I shot it.
If the National Hockey League was in Russia, I would be getting the attention,
If I can get my stick to lift up the puck backhand, I can score. It's my mistake.
I was very excited when Pavel Bure called (to say he was on the Olympic team).
This is special, very special, for our country.
I was very excited when Pavel Bure called (to say he was on the Olympic team).
This is special, very special, for our country.