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 10.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A legendary figure, Alex Ovechkin continues to defy age in his 19th NHL season, having amassed an incredible 831 goals and 1489 points in 1410 career games. The 40-year-old left wing, a first overall pick in 2004, recorded his peak GAR of 27.7 in his rookie season of 2007-08.
This season, Ovechkin remains a primary offensive threat, playing all 82 games and scoring 32 goals along with 32 assists for 64 points, contributing a strong 10.4 GAR. His power-play offense continues to be a factor, adding +0.1 GAR.
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 | 59.9% | 30.3 | 0.6 | 10.4 | 1.87 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.0 | -0.1 | +0.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 90th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 10.4 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 44 | 29 | 73 | 12.5 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 7.4 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 42 | 33 | 75 | 13.5 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 17.6 |
| 2020-21 | 45 | 24 | 18 | 42 | 10.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 48 | 19 | 67 | 15.0 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 51 | 38 | 89 | 17.3 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 49 | 38 | 87 | 24.5 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 33 | 36 | 69 | 14.3 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 50 | 21 | 71 | 20.9 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 53 | 28 | 81 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 51 | 28 | 79 | 20.0 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 16.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alex Ovechkin has been worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 24.5 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 10.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
What is Alex Ovechkin's WAR this season?
Alex Ovechkin has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Alex Ovechkin's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Alex Ovechkin has accumulated 223.4 career GAR and 1008 points.
When was Alex Ovechkin drafted?
Alex Ovechkin was drafted in 2004 — Round 1, Pick 1 — WSH.