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Updated 2026-04-23 04:03

Alex Ovechkin was drafted by the Washington Capitals as the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has since become the franchise cornerstone and one of the league’s top players .

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Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Mikhailovich "Alex" Ovechkin (Александр Михайлович Овечкин; IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ɐˈvʲetɕkʲɪn]; born 17 September 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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...

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Who Drafted Alex Ovechkin?

The Washington Capitals selected Ovechkin as their first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and he is serving as a captain for them. Get details about Alex Ovechkin's career only on Sportskeeda.

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