Joueur de la semaine #1

Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week.

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 326 NHL games during his career, notching 222 goals and adding 203 assists along with 220 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 2 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 3 2=5 with 4 PIM.