As Alex Ovechkin cements his place in hockey history, fans are just as curious about his life off the ice as they are about his record-breaking career.
The Washington Capitals captain officially became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer on April 6, netting his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders and surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Now in his 20th season, Ovechkin’s journey isn’t just about milestones and trophies—it’s also about the family cheering him on from the stands.
Find out more about Ovechkin’s personal life as both a husband and a dad below.
Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey player, widely considered one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history. Born in Moscow, he currently serves as the captain of the Washington Capitals. Selected first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft, Ovechkin has spent his entire career with the Capitals.
Over the years, he’s been named an All-Star 12 times, earned three league MVP (Hart Trophy) honors, and was recognized in 2017 as one of the NHL’s 100 greatest players of all time. He cemented his legacy by leading the Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup victory in 2018.
Ovechkin is married to Anastasia Shubskaya, a Russian model and the daughter of the late actress Vera Glagoleva. The couple first met at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but reconnected years later and tied the knot in 2016.
