Alex Ovechkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alex Ovechkin is an NHL left wing for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Alex Ovechkin has 32 goals, 32 assists and 64 points in 82 games, worth 12.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alex Ovechkin continues to defy age as one of the league's most prolific goal scorers. In his 19th season with the Washington Capitals, the 40-year-old winger played all 82 games, netting 32 goals and adding 32 assists for 64 points, resulting in a remarkable 13.4 GAR.
With 831 career goals and 1489 points over 1410 games, he remains an offensive cornerstone. Notably, he also contributed +0.3 GAR in even-strength defense, showcasing a surprising all-around impact even at this stage of his storied career, which saw a peak GAR of 29.7.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 238 lb |
| Draft | 2004 — Round 1, Pick 1 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 32 | 32 | 64 | -5 | 26 | 244 | 13.1% | 17:27 | 59.7% | 34.0 | 0.6 | 12.1 | 2.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.8 | -0.7 | +0.8 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 90th, GAR 86th, WAR 86th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 12.1 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 44 | 29 | 73 | 13.1 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 8.5 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 42 | 33 | 75 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 17.7 |
| 2020-21 | 45 | 24 | 18 | 42 | 10.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 48 | 19 | 67 | 15.0 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 51 | 38 | 89 | 17.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 49 | 38 | 87 | 24.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 33 | 36 | 69 | 14.5 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 50 | 21 | 71 | 20.8 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 53 | 28 | 81 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 51 | 28 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 16.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alex Ovechkin has been worth 12.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 86th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 24.7 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Ovechkin's GAR this season?
Alex Ovechkin has been worth 12.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 86th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Alex Ovechkin have this season?
Alex Ovechkin has 32 goals and 32 assists for 64 points in 82 games this season.
Is Alex Ovechkin a good left wing?
Alex Ovechkin ranks in the 86th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.1) in the 2025-26 season.