Alex Ovechkin turned 33 years old on Monday, allowing the NHL world to reflect on his accomplishments before he reaches his mid-thirties.
Last March, Ovechkin, the first pick in 2004, became the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to score 600 goals, and his 607 goals rank 19th on the all-time list. With a 49-goal season last year, Ovechkin earned the Maurice Richard Trophy for the seventh time in his career, tying him with Bobby Hull for the most times an individual player has led the NHL in goals, and it also made him the oldest player (32) to lead the NHL in goals since 1974-75 (Phil Esposito).
Leading the Way
On his 33rd birthday, Alex Ovechkin's teammates reflect on his unbelievable accomplishments