We don’t know whether this will be Alex Ovechkin’s final season as a Washington Capital or not, but there’s never a bad time to reflect back on two decades of being treated to this amazing talent. So each game day throughout the 2025-26 season, we’re going to be picking an Ovechkin moment to remember against that day’s opponent as we look back at an incredible career.
Alex Ovechkin’s resume is littered with highlight-reel goals and blistering shots from his office, jaw-dropping moments and end-to-end rushes. There are also a fair number of empty-net goals – more than anyone in history, actually, nine more than Wayne Gretzky.