Alexander Ovechkin: Alexander Ovechkin. Self: NHL: Just Like Me. Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to entering the league, Ovechkin played for 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 by the...
