The Alex Ovechkin Quiz: how well do you know Ovi?
Ovechkin announced on October 5 that 2026–27 is his last NHL season. 20 questions on the all-time goal king, from goal No. 1 to goal No. 1,000.
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Alex Ovechkin's retirement: his final NHL season
On October 5, 2026, Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026–27 season will be his last in the NHL. The Capitals captain said he and his family made the decision over the summer, and he wanted to share it before Washington's home opener so he could thank the people who helped him along the way.
He begins his farewell season as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, with 929 regular-season goals in 22 seasons, all with Washington. Counting playoffs he has 1,006 goals, 10 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's combined record of 1,016.
We built this quiz to celebrate his career. Take it before you open the facts below.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
Ovechkin career factsContains quiz answers+
- Born September 17, 1985, in Moscow. His mother, Tatyana, won Olympic gold in basketball for the Soviet Union in 1976 and 1980.
- Drafted first overall by Washington in 2004, one pick ahead of Evgeni Malkin. The 2004–05 lockout delayed his NHL debut to October 5, 2005, when he scored twice against Columbus.
- Rookie season: 52 goals and 106 points, and the Calder Trophy over Sidney Crosby. His sliding, on-his-back goal against Phoenix in January 2006 became known as "The Goal."
- Career-high 65 goals in 2007–08. Three Hart Trophies (2008, 2009, 2013) and a record nine goal-scoring titles.
- Nine 50-goal seasons, tied with Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the NHL record. Also the NHL's all-time leader in game-winning goals.
- Signed a 13-year, $124-million contract in 2008 and was named captain in January 2010.
- Won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2018, beating Vegas in the Final under coach Barry Trotz.
- Broke Gretzky's career goals record with No. 895 on April 6, 2025, against the Islanders' Ilya Sorokin. Became the first player to 900 goals on November 5, 2025, against St. Louis.
- Scored his 1,000th career goal, counting playoffs, on March 22, 2026, against Colorado.
- Entered 2026–27, his 22nd and final season, with 929 regular-season goals and 77 playoff goals.
FAQ
Is this Alex Ovechkin's last season?
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Yes. On October 5, 2026, Ovechkin announced that the 2026–27 season will be his final one in the NHL.
When is Alex Ovechkin retiring?
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At the end of the 2026–27 season. Washington's last regular-season home game is April 4, 2027, against Pittsburgh, and its regular season ends April 10 in Philadelphia. His final game depends on how far the Capitals go in the playoffs.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have?
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He entered the 2026–27 season with 929 regular-season goals, the most in NHL history, plus 77 playoff goals for 1,006 in total.
Can Ovechkin pass Gretzky's combined goals record?
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Gretzky holds the record for regular-season and playoff goals combined with 1,016. Ovechkin entered his final season with 1,006, so he needs 10 to tie and 11 to pass.
How does the Alex Ovechkin quiz work?
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Answer 20 multiple-choice questions, one at a time. There's no countdown. Your score counts first and your time breaks ties. Sign in to put your first attempt on the leaderboard.