Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "The Great 8" in reference to his jersey number and "Ovi", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, with his 895 career goals standing as the most in NHL regular season history. He also holds the records for the most power play goals, most goals in away games, most overtime goals, most game-winning goals, most empty net goals, most unique goalies scored upon, most goals with one team in NHL history, and is the only player in the top 50 players with the most hits with more than 400 goals.