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Alex Ovechkin - Left Wing | Washington Capitals | Spot Sports

Alex Ovechkin

Hockey

Left Wing

OUT

About

Alex Ovechkin is a hockey left wing for the Washington Capitals in the NHL. Alex Ovechkin wears #8, stands 6' 3" and weighs 238 lbs, is 41 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent Washington Capitals videos and podcast mentions tied to Alex Ovechkin. Spot Sports connects Alex Ovechkin's structured profile facts with Washington Capitals team context, NHL schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record. Current injury status: OUT.

Career Journey

2026

Washington Capitals

NHL

Current

Left Wing • #8 • injured

Current Season

PTS

-5

+/-

PIM

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	A	PTS	+/-	GP	PIM	SOG
2025-26	WSH	32	32	64	-5	82	26	244
2024-25	WSH	44	29	73	15	65	14	237
2023-24	WSH	31	34	65	-22	79	20	272
2022-23	WSH	42	33	75	-16	73	48	294
2021-22	WSH	50	40	90	8	77	18	334
2020	WSH	24	18	42	-7	45	12	182
2019-20	WSH	48	19	67	-12	68	30	311
2018-19	WSH	51	38	89	7	81	40	338
2017-18	WSH	49	38	87	3	82	32	355
2016-17	WSH	33	36	69	6	82	50	313
2015-16	WSH	50	21	71	21	79	53	398
2014-15	WSH	53	28	81	10	81	58	395
2013-14	WSH	51	28	79	-35	78	48	386

Latest Videos

Weirdest Moment of the Season? Binnington the THIEF?

NHL

Request Denied | The Steve Dangle Podcast

sdpn

Patriots owner gets Macklemore booted from Ed Sheeran tour? WHAT?

Nothing Personal with David Samson

Top 10 NHL storylines for the 2026-27 season

The Athletic Hockey Show

Ovechkin vibes in the area #ALLCAPS

Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery’s relationship with Ovechkin is how every coach dreams their captain should be.

Spittin' Chiclets

Latest Podcast Episodes

Capitals Preseason: Jordan Kyrou Debuts, Ivan Miroshnichenko Impresses & Alex Ovechkin Injury Update

Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

Request Denied | September 18, 2026

The Steve Dangle Podcast

Caps This Morning Friday September 18th

Capitals Radio Network Podcast Channel

Summer Coolers – Washington Capitals

NHL Wraparound Podcast

What happened between Robert Kraft and Macklemore? Does the NHL need to address Ovechkin's Putin ties? (Episode 1481 Hour 1)

Nothing Personal with David Samson

RECORD BREAKER: Alex Ovechkin TARGETS Gretzky’s Goal Mark—Capitals’ Playoff PUSH Begins

Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

Frequently asked

What team does Alex Ovechkin play for?

Alex Ovechkin currently plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL as a left wing, wearing jersey number 8.

Is Alex Ovechkin injured?

Alex Ovechkin's latest injury status is OUT.

Where can I watch Alex Ovechkin play?

Alex Ovechkin's live games follow the Washington Capitals schedule. Open the Washington Capitals watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the NHL schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.

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What is the latest Alex Ovechkin video or podcast?

Latest video: "Weirdest Moment of the Season? Binnington the THIEF?" from NHL; Latest podcast: "Capitals Preseason: Jordan Kyrou Debuts, Ivan Miroshnichenko Impresses & Alex Ovechkin Injury Update" from Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals. This profile currently has 6 videos and 18 podcast episodes tagged to Alex Ovechkin.