Alexander Ovechkin is currently 13 goals short of Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky in breaking his record of 894 goals in the NHL. Coming in as one of the greatest goal scorers of the current hockey world, the left winger has played over 20 seasons in his NHL career. Set to make a big stage of his career, the achievements and accolades since his debut till now come worthy of mention.

When did he start?

Coming into prominence after 20 years of career completion, Alexander Ovechkin’s introduction to the NHL world came into effect in the 2005–2006 season. Ovechkin was acquired by the Washington Capitals as the No. 1 pick of the 2004 NHL Draft. Scoring two goals in his debut game, he went on to win the Calder Trophy as a rookie player.

Giving a score of 106 points with over 52 goals and 54 assists in his first season, Ovechkin’s debut was quite satisfying and worth noticing, as he continued to post strong statistics in every season following it. His 20-year career has remained promising throughout.

How many goals has Alexander Ovechkin scored each year?

When talking about individual performance and accolades, Ovechkin, in his promising journey that remains ongoing, has scored a total of 882 career goals in the NHL. This makes him one of the prime names in the league’s history.

The 2006–2007 season saw a total of 46 goals, taking a slight decline in the number of points, which came to 92 (46 goals, 46 assists). The following season, Ovechkin recorded a career-high 65 goals in 82 games played. From the 2008 season onward, the player continued to level up his performance, displaying his skill and ability on the ice. However, with time, some decline in numbers has been noticeable.

As far as the current season is concerned, Ovechkin is performing well with a total of 46 points in 41 games, which includes 29 goals and 17 assists.

How many teams he’s played for

Alexander Ovechkin has been a one-team player. In his 20-year career, the hockey player has played exclusively for the Washington Capitals. A loyal member of the team, one can say.

As part of the Capitals, his achievements include:

• Eight All-Star appearances
• Four All-Star Second Team honors
• Three Olympic appearances

Having played for no other team, it remains to be seen if he will continue his near-end days on the ice with the Capitals or explore other opportunities as the league evolves.