Ever since making his NHL debut in 2005, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has proven to be the greatest goalscorer the sport has ever seen.

The 2004 No. 1 overall pick scored two goals in his first career game and hasn't stopped finding the back of the net at record pace, putting him within reach of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals mark. Ovechkin has compiled an impressive trophy case along the way, winning three Hart Memorial Trophy MVPs, a record nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies as the NHL's leading goal scorer, nine NHL First-Team selections, 12 all-star selections, the 2018-19 Stanley Cup title and the Conn Smythe Trophy for the MVP of that year's playoffs.

He is undoubtedly one of the greatest hockey players of all time. 

Alex Ovechkin's Bio

• Height: 6-foot-3
• Weight: 238 pounds
• Birthdate: Sept. 17, 1985 
• Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
• NHL experience: 17 seasons
• Jersey No. 8

Alex Ovechkin's Career Stats

After showing no signs of slowing down with a 50-goal season in Year 17, Ovechkin has continued to put up mind-boggling stats deep into his 30s. Here are his complete career numbers to date (through Oct 11, 2022): 

• 1,274 games played
• 780 goals scored
• 630 assists
• 1,410 points

Stanley Cup Playoffs:

• 141 games
• 71 goals
• 64 assists
• 135 points

Alex Ovechkin's Contract Details

It was always a matter of "when" and not "if" Alex Ovechkin would sign a contract extension with the Capitals this past offseason. The five-year, $47.5 million deal he signed at the end of July 2021 showed his desire to finish his career in the nation's capital with an eye towards breaking the all-time goals record as well. Ovechkin's deal ends following the 2025-26 season. 

Where does Alex Ovechkin rank on the all-time goals list? 

Ovechkin finished his 17th NHL season with a clean 50 goals, bringing his career total to 780. Here's where that ever-growing mark ranks on the all-time goals leaderboard: 

1. Wayne Gretzky: 894
2. Gordie Howe: 801
3. Alex Ovechkin: 780
4. Jaromir Jagr: 766
5. Brett Hull: 741

Other Alex Ovechkin Records

Much has been made about Ovechkin's all-time goals chase, but he's also accumulated some other pretty impressive records along the way as well. 

Most recently, Ovi broke the all-time power play goals mark with his 275th score on New Year's Eve against the Red Wings. By a second, he narrowly beat the release of Detroit's man in the penalty box to secure the record. 

Here are some of the Great 8's other all-time NHL records: 

• Most scoring titles: nine
• Most overtime goals: 24
• Most consecutive 30-goal seasons: 15 (tied with Jaromir Jagr and Mike Gartner)