Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals, Left Wing
Age: 40y-5m-27d (Sep 17, 1985)
Exp: 19 Years
Country: RU
College: Dynamo Moscow
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Stephen Screnci
2025-26 Cap Hit

$9,500,000

2025-26 Cash

$9,000,000

Career Earnings

$170,720,893

2021-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Alex Ovechkin signed a 5 year, $47,500,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $34,500,000 signing bonus, $47,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000. In 2025-26, Ovechkin will earn a base salary of $5,000,000 and a signing bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $47,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$34,500,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2021-22 36 $9,500,000 11.66% $5,000,000 $5,000,000
2022-23 37 $9,500,000 11.52% $10,000,000 $15,000,000
2023-24 38 $9,500,000 11.38% $12,500,000 $27,500,000
2024-25 39 $9,500,000 10.80% $11,000,000 $38,500,000
2025-26 40 $9,500,000 9.95% $9,000,000 $47,500,000
2026-27 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League
2021-22 36 $1,000,000 $4,000,000 $9,500,000 11.66%
2022-23 37 $1,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,500,000 11.52%
2023-24 38 $1,000,000 $11,500,000 $9,500,000 11.38%
2024-25 39 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $9,500,000 10.80%
2025-26 40 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $9,500,000 9.95%
2026-27 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021-22 36 $1,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 - $5,000,000 $9,500,000
2022-23 37 $1,000,000 $9,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 - $7,500,000 $10,625,000
2023-24 38 $1,000,000 $11,500,000 $12,500,000 $27,500,000 - $9,166,667 $10,833,333
2024-25 39 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $11,000,000 $38,500,000 - $9,625,000 $10,000,000
2025-26 40 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $9,000,000 $47,500,000 - $9,500,000 $9,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2008-2020

Contract Terms:
13 yr(s) / $124,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,538,462
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,502,600
Average Salary:
$3,834,200
Signing Bonus:
$590,520
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

19 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$170,720,893

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 20
Active
$984,200
$984,200
2006 21
Active
$984,200
$1,968,400
2007 22
Active
$984,200
$2,952,600
2008 23
Active
$9,000,000
$11,952,600
2009 24
Active
$9,000,000
$20,952,600
2010 25
Active
$9,000,000
$29,952,600
2011 26
Active
$9,000,000
$38,952,600
2012 27
Active
$5,268,293
$44,220,893
2013 28
Active
$9,000,000
$53,220,893
2014 29
Active
$10,000,000
$63,220,893
2015 30
Active
$10,000,000
$73,220,893
2016 31
Active
$10,000,000
$83,220,893
2017 32
Active
$10,000,000
$93,220,893
2018 33
Active
$10,000,000
$103,220,893
2019 34
Active
$10,000,000
$113,220,893
2020 35
Active
$10,000,000
$123,220,893
2021 36
Active
$5,000,000
$128,220,893
2022 37
Active
$10,000,000
$138,220,893
2023 38
Active
$12,500,000
$150,720,893
2024 39
Active
$11,000,000
$161,720,893
2025 40
Active
$9,000,000
$170,720,893
Total      
$170,720,893
$170,720,893
Total
$170,720,893

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
21 $135,630,373 $35,090,520 - $170,720,893
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
20
$688,940
$295,260
$984,200
$984,200
2006
21
$688,940
$295,260
$984,200
$1,968,400
2007
22
$984,200
$984,200
$2,952,600
2008
23
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$11,952,600
2009
24
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$20,952,600
2010
25
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$29,952,600
2011
26
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$38,952,600
2012
27
$5,268,293
$5,268,293
$44,220,893
2013
28
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$53,220,893
2014
29
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$63,220,893
2015
30
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$73,220,893
2016
31
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$83,220,893
2017
32
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$93,220,893
2018
33
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$103,220,893
2019
34
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$113,220,893
2020
35
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$123,220,893
2021
36
$1,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$128,220,893
2022
37
$1,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
$138,220,893
2023
38
$1,000,000
$11,500,000
$12,500,000
$150,720,893
2024
39
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$11,000,000
$161,720,893
2025
40
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$9,000,000
$170,720,893
Total
$135,630,373
$35,090,520
$170,720,893
$170,720,893
Total
$135,630,373
$35,090,520
$170,720,893

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
21 $135,630,373 $35,090,520 - $170,720,893

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2024-25 WAS Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 0 Leg
2021-22 WAS Feb 09, 2022 - Feb 11, 2022 0 COVID-19
2021-22 WAS Feb 03, 2022 - Feb 08, 2022 0 COVID-19
2020-21 WAS Jan 21, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021 0 COVID-19
  • Jul 27, 2021 Signed a 5 year $47.5 million contract extension with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 04, 2021 Fined $5,000 Spearing Trent Frederic (BOS)
  • Jan 15, 2020 Suspended 1 game for skipping the All-Star Game, forfeiting $51,282 in 2019-20 salary with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 01, 2019 Suspended 1 game for skipping the All-Star game, forfeiting $51,282 in 2018-19 salary with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 28, 2016 Suspended 1 game for skipping the All-Star game, forfeiting $51,282 in 2015-16 salary with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 10, 2008 Signed a 13 year $124 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Aug 31, 2005 Signed a 3 year $11.5 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 24, 2004 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#1 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Mar 04, 2021 Spearing Trent Frederic (BOS) $5,000
Fines: 1 $5,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Jan 15, 2020 Skipping the All-Star Game 1 $51,282
Feb 01, 2019 Skipping the All-Star Game 1 $51,282
Jan 28, 2016 Skipping the All-Star Game 1 $51,282
Jan 22, 2012 Charging Zbynek Michalek (PIT) 3 $154,678
Mar 15, 2010 Boarding Brian Campbell (CHI) 2 $232,645
Dec 01, 2009 Knee to knee hit against Tim Gleason (CAR) 2 $98,844
Suspensions: 6 $640,013
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2025 WAS 67 24 1,184 27 0 -5 191 .126 4 12 0 0 14 111 24 2
2024 WAS 65 44 1,152 29 0 15 237 .186 14 8 0 0 13 110 14 0
2023 WAS 79 31 1,518 34 65 -22 272 .114 13 15 0 0 27 145 20 0
2022 WAS 73 42 1,474 33 75 -16 294 .143 14 11 0 0 23 188 48 4
2021 WAS 77 50 1,584 40 90 8 334 .150 16 13 1 0 25 155 18 4
2020 WAS 45 24 877 18 42 -7 182 .132 9 8 0 0 23 98 12 0
2019 WAS 68 48 1,405 19 67 -12 311 .154 13 5 0 0 30 184 30 1
2018 WAS 81 51 1,694 38 89 7 338 .151 18 10 0 0 41 223 40 1
2017 WAS 82 49 1,651 38 87 3 355 .138 17 14 0 0 21 139 32 3
2016 WAS 82 33 1,506 37 70 6 313 .105 17 10 0 0 29 216 50 0
2015 WAS 79 50 1,604 21 71 21 398 .126 19 6 0 0 34 225 53 0
2014 WAS 80 52 1,628 28 80 9 392 .133 25 9 0 0 32 255 54 2
2013 WAS 68 45 1,397 26 71 -29 335 .134 25 12 0 1 20 181 42 1
2012 WAS 45 30 937 24 54 -1 207 .145 0 1 0 0 16 106 32 0
2011 WAS 73 32 0 26 58 -12 286 .112 0 0 0 0 40 202 26 5
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