Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 452 NHL games during his career, notching 315 goals and adding 294 assists along with 329 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 56 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 46+34=80 with 24 PIM.