NHL: Alex Ovechkin Beats Legend Wayne Gretzky Nhl Gold Record

Alex Ovechkin has been a pillar for Washington Capitals since he made his debut in 2005, helping them to their only victory of the Stanley Cup in 2017-18.

After making his debut in the NHL in October 2005, Ovechkin became one of the great ones.

Now he has exceeded the sign of 40 goals in 14 of his 20 NHL seasons, despite having lost a month of this campaign with a fractured fibula.

Known for his passionate celebrations and the relaxed attitude towards the rigorous diets foreseen in the modern game, his face is plaster on the marketing material of the League.

But it is the capital of the nation in which his star really shines, and with the capitals that have already qualified for the post-stage play-offs, he could soon write his name in the history books of the city.