Alex
Ovechkin
L · WSH · Offensive · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- -1.1
- Value
- 7
- PTS
- 64
2025-26№ 610 / 615
Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Alex Ovechkin
#8LPlays: Left wing · 0% of faceoffs
Washington Capitals
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 108 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : September 16, 1985 · Moscow, Russia
Drafted : 2004 · WSH · round 1, pick #1
Contract : $4,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $3,250,000NMC
Top 100 all-time
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 65 | 44 | 29 | 73 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 79 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 73 | 42 | 33 | 75 | 48 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 77 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 18 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 45 | 24 | 18 | 42 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 68 | 48 | 19 | 67 | 30 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 51 | 38 | 89 | 40 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 49 | 38 | 87 | 32 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 33 | 36 | 69 | 50 |
| 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 79 | 50 | 21 | 71 | 53 |
| 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 53 | 28 | 81 | 58 |
| 2013-14 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 51 | 28 | 79 | 48 |
| 2012-13 | Washington Capitals | 48 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 36 |
| 2011-12 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 38 | 27 | 65 | 26 |
| 2010-11 | Washington Capitals | 79 | 32 | 53 | 85 | 41 |
| 2009-10 | Washington Capitals | 72 | 50 | 59 | 109 | 89 |
| 2008-09 | Washington Capitals | 79 | 56 | 54 | 110 | 72 |
| 2007-08 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 65 | 47 | 112 | 40 |
| 2006-07 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 46 | 46 | 92 | 52 |
| 2005-06 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 52 | 54 | 106 | 52 |
| NHL totals | 1588 | 930 | 761 | 1691 | 857 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 19 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 24 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 8 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 2012-13 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011-12 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 2010-11 | Washington Capitals | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009-10 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008-09 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 |
| 2007-08 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 161 | 77 | 70 | 147 | 83 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2017-18
- 🏆 Art Ross Trophyonce · 2007-08
- 🏆 Calder Memorial Trophyonce · 2005-06
- 🏆 Conn Smythe Trophyonce · 2017-18
- 🏆 Hart Memorial Trophy3 times · 2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08
- 🏆 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Awardonce · 2024-25
- 🏆 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy9 times · 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08
- 🏆 Ted Lindsay Award3 times · 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08
Alex Ovechkin: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 32 G, 32 A, 64 PTS, -5 +/-, 17:27 TOI. WAR -1.1 (610th of 615) · PAL 22, below average.
In 2025-26, Alex Ovechkin, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -1.1 ranks 610th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: creation (91, among the best in the league), offense (87, among the best in the league) and shooting (83, well above average). On the other hand, defense (0, among the weakest in the league) and possession (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: power play (+1.1); his biggest cost: EV defense (-8.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 44 in 2024-25, against 22 now; his WAR went from 1.9 to -1.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 7 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Alex Ovechkin's story
As a teenager at Dynamo Moscow he kept breaking scoring marks and quickly became the player everyone watched when scouts came to town. That early run with the club’s youth and reserve teams led to a professional debut in 2001 and steady promotion into Dynamo’s top roster, where his goal totals drew comparisons and opened the door to international junior tournaments for Russia.
After several seasons in the Russian Superleague and a national title in 2004–05, he entered the NHL draft and was taken first overall by Washington in 2004. A lockout kept him in Russia for an extra season, but he signed with the Capitals on 5 August 2005 and made an immediate impact in North America beginning with the 2005–06 campaign.
His rookie year earned the Calder Trophy after a 52-goal, 106-point season, and he soon became the spearhead of Washington’s offence. Across his career he collected numerous individual awards — including multiple Rocket Richard trophies, several Hart Memorial Trophies, and the Art Ross in 2008 — and led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup in 2018, taking home the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP. He has been repeatedly named to the league’s first and second All-Star teams and in 2017 was listed among the 100 greatest NHL players.
Internationally he wore Russia’s colours from the U18s and World Juniors through a long senior career, featuring at multiple World Championships where he helped win gold on several occasions and appearing at the Winter Olympics in 2006, 2010 and 2014. These tournaments underline his sustained presence on the world stage.
On the ice he is best known as a pure goal scorer: a heavy, accurate shot, an instinct for finding high-danger ice and a knack for power-play finishing. His game centres on finishing chances rather than subtle playmaking; opponents respect his ability to change a game with a single, decisive shot.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:49
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:09
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.27
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 17
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 48.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 0.0 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
47between 25 and 68 (80% range)
- Goals
- 21
- Assists
- 26
- Games
- 80
So far: 4 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.67 pts per game (last season: 0.78).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.82 in 23-24, 0.78 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 44 → 22
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 41: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 84 %
71
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 50
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 74
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 87
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 83
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 80
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 60
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 62
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 89
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 37
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 36
- Confidence 56 %
- EX
- Experience
- 99
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating50
- Top speed (35 %)35.2 · 61
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.628 · 37
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.8 · 45
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.7 · 65
ST — Strength74
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)1.815 · 42
- Body mass (50 %)2.023 · 93
EN — Endurance87
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.8 · 83
- Total ice time (20 %)1,366 · 85
- Shift length (15 %)50.8 · 88
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.1 · 84
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.981 · 94
DU — Durability83
- Share of games played (100 %)0.863 · 83
CK — Checking80
- Hits /60 (70 %)5.983 · 80
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.5 · 81
- Season volume (10 %)4.905 · 83
FG — Fighting60
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.669 · 60
DI — Discipline62
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.029 · 61
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.559 · 79
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.388 · 45
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.904 · 84
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.503 · 77
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.031 · 68
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.972 · 67
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.716 · 85
SC — Scoring89
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.511 · 95
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.074 · 86
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.785 · 85
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.335 · 75
- xG per shot (10 %)0.072 · 48
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)23 · 98
DF — Defense37
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.417 · 37
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.452 · 37
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)3.095 · 42
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.036 · 75
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.724 · 70
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)62.8 · 47
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.217 · 45
PS — Penalty shot36
- Shootouts (60 %)24.3 · 36
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience99
- Career regular-season games (65 %)100
- Career playoff games (25 %)96
- NHL seasons (10 %)100
OV — Overall71
- SC · Scoring (28 %)89
- PA · Passing (22 %)80
- DF · Defense (18 %)37
- SK · Skating (12 %)50
- EN · Endurance (8 %)87
- DI · Discipline (5 %)62
- ST · Strength (4 %)74
- CK · Checking (3 %)80
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 50 | 89 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 56 | 93 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 56 | 86 | 37 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 57 | 88 | 37 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-1.1
wins above replacement
610 of 615
PAL Rating
22/ 100
Performance · Below average
364 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
7/ 100
Very poor return
9.50 M$ · expected PAL 75
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 81
- Defense
- 1
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- Offense
- 87
- Creation
- 91
- Shooting
- 83
- Possession
- 6
- Defense
- 0
- Discipline
- 14
- Power play
- 82
- Penalty kill
- 20
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | -1.1 | 22 | 7 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 1.9 | 44 | 15 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 0.4 | 23 | 5 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 1.1 | 37 | 9 | 9.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
39/ 100
Below average
better than 39% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
37/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
48/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 257 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 84
- Shot selection
- 14
- Penalties drawn
- 14
- Puck management
- 96
Defense
- Takeaways
- 10
- Discipline
- 49
- Safe zone exits
- 84
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 39 | 37 | 48 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 35 | 11 | 68 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 20 | 8 | 49 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 18 | 7 | 40 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-1.1
wins above replacement
-3.2 to 0.4 — 90% interval
610 of 615 forwards
-6.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.1
- EV defense
- -8.5
- Power play
- +1.1
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.3
- Penalties
- -1.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 82 | -1.1 | -3.2 to 0.4 | 610/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 63 | 1.9 | 0.3 to 3.8 | 76/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 79 | 0.4 | -1.6 to 1.6 | 235/608 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 73 | 1.1 | -1.3 to 2.8 | 130/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 150.2 km/h97th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 30.8 km/h0th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.9 %60th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 47.2 km37th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.89 km29th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.5 %58th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.6 %76th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.4 %65th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2664th percentile | 139th percentile | 3.9 %6th percentile |
| High danger | 857th percentile | 157th percentile | 12.5 %29th percentile |
| Mid range | 867th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 695th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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TBLAlex Ovechkin: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have in 2026-27?
Alex Ovechkin has 1 goal and 4 points (3 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Alex Ovechkin?
Alex Ovechkin is 41 years old: he was born on September 17, 1985.
How tall is Alex Ovechkin, and how much does he weigh?
Alex Ovechkin is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 238 lb (108 kg).
Where is Alex Ovechkin from?
Russia: Alex Ovechkin was born in Moscow, Russia.
What team does Alex Ovechkin play for?
Alex Ovechkin plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at L, wearing number 8.
Is Alex Ovechkin injured?
No: Alex Ovechkin is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Alex Ovechkin?
Alex Ovechkin produced -1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 610th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Alex Ovechkin make?
Alex Ovechkin earns $9.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 7 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Alex Ovechkin's contract end?
Alex Ovechkin's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Alex Ovechkin overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 7 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Alex Ovechkin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 610th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Alex Ovechkin getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 44 in 2024-25 to 22 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Alex Ovechkin played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Alex Ovechkin has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).
What are Alex Ovechkin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin has 1,588 games, 930 goals, 761 assists and 1,691 points. His best season: 2007-08, with 112 points in 82 games.
Where was Alex Ovechkin drafted?
Alex Ovechkin was drafted 1st overall (round 1) by Washington Capitals in 2004.
How does Alex Ovechkin perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Alex Ovechkin has 161 games and 147 points in his career. His pace (0.91 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (1.06).
Which player is most similar to Alex Ovechkin?
Calum Ritchie: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Calum Ritchie's page →Is Alex Ovechkin a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 47 points in 2026-27, or 0.59 points per game.
Is Alex Ovechkin related to anyone famous?
Yes: Tatyana Ovechkina (mother, two-time Olympic gold medalist (1976, 1980) and world champion (1975) in basketball); Mikhail Ovechkin (father, was a soccer player).
What is Alex Ovechkin's nationality?
Alex Ovechkin is Russian. Internationally: Represented Russia: three-time World Championship winner; World Junior gold medalist (2003); Winter Olympic appearances (2006, 2010, 2014); has played in numerous IIHF tournaments (13 World Championships).
What awards has Alex Ovechkin won?
Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year) — 2005–06 season ; Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player) — 2008, 2009, 2013 ; Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer) — 2007–08 season ; Conn Smythe Trophy (playoffs MVP) — 2018 ; Award voted by the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) — 2008, 2009, 2010 ; Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (leading goal scorer) — a record nine times.
How many championships has Alex Ovechkin won?
3: Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals — 2018; Russian Superleague title (with Dynamo Moscow) — won in 2004–05 (playoffs); Gagarin Cup with Dynamo Moscow — 2012–13 (received a championship ring).
What is Alex Ovechkin's nickname?
He is nicknamed "The Great 8", "Ovi", "Alexander the Great" (used by Russian media).
Where did Alex Ovechkin play before turning pro?
Dynamo Moscow (youth system and professional club) — 2001–2005.
How many points is Alex Ovechkin projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 47 points in 80 games in 2026-27 (25 to 68 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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