#04 : Alexander Ovechkin (Janvier 2012)

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Player of the month: Alexander Ovechkin (L)

has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Month He registered 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 525 games during his career, notching 331 goals and adding 349 assists along with 352 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 50 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 30+36=66 with 6 PIM.