Alex Ovechkin has played 17 seasons for the Capitals. He has 772 goals, 627 assists and a plus-minus of +77 in 1,264 games.

Do you get +/- on power play?

On a power play, a player gets a minus when his team surrenders a short-handed goal, but doesn't get a plus if his team scores. On the penalty kill, he gets a plus if his team scores a short-handed goal, but doesn't get a minus if he surrenders a power-goal goal.

What does +/- mean in NHL stats?

Plus-Minus

A player is awarded a "plus" each time he is on the ice when his Club scores an even-strength or shorthanded goal. He receives a "minus" if he is on the ice for an even-strength or shorthanded goal scored by the opposing Club. The difference in these numbers is considered the player's "plus-minus" statistic.

Who has the best plus-minus in NHL?

Larry Robinson has the highest career plus-minus, at +722.

Does Alex Ovechkin pass Gretzky?

If we assume that Ovechkin keeps scoring in that vicinity, breaking Gretzky's record is definitely a strong possibility. If we take that 0.60 goals-per-game clip and average that out, Ovechkin could break Gretzky's record during the 2023-24 or 2024-25 season.

What does G mean in hockey?

G. Goals. A goal is awarded to the last player on the scoring team to touch the puck prior to the puck entering the net. Note: Goals scored during a shootout do not count towards a player's goal total. A.

Who has the lowest plus/minus in NHL history?

William Robert Mikkelson (born May 21, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League during the 1970s. Mikkelson is best known for posting the worst plus/minus rating in single-season NHL history at -82 for the Washington Capitals in 1974–75.

Is it better to be plus or minus in hockey?

Generally, having a positive plus-minus value is the best outcome for most players. That means those skaters have been on the ice for the most amount of goals. A positive plus-minus value also means that players aren't a defensive liability and aren't giving up too many even-strength goals.

Is plus-minus a good stat?

Plus/minus captures the impact of great defense, selfless offense and every other hidden contribution that can change the course of a game. So what's the issue? Well, a player's plus/minus score bounces around a lot from night to night, so you can't use it to evaluate a guy after just a few appearances.

What is SA in hockey?

SA Shots Against SH Short-handed goals SHA Short-handed goals against SO Shutouts SOS. Strength of Schedule; a rating of strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in goals above/below average, where zero is average.

What is a good SV in hockey?

Anytime an NHL goaltender averages over a 0.920 SV%, it's considered exceptional – especially coming from your starter.

What does PPG mean in hockey?

PPG – Power Play Goals

The number of goals the player made while his team was on a power play. This means the opposing team had at least one player serving a penalty, resulting in them having fewer players on the ice.

Do you get a minus if you are in the penalty box?

Plus/Minus is calculated by when a person is on the ice when a goal is scored. If you are on the ice when your team scores, you get a +1. If you are on the ice when your opponent scores, you get a -1. However, there are exceptions: No changes are made for you if you are on a power play, or a penalty shot.

What does Shots on goal mean in hockey?

A shot on goal is a shot that is on target. Re- sults of a shot on goal must be either a save by the goalten- der or a goal by the offensive team. A shot that hits the post or crossbar and does not cross the goal line is not a shot on goal.

What does GF mean in NHL stats?

GF – Goals for – Number of goals the team has scored. GA – Goals against – Number of goals scored against the team. OTW - Overtime Win. SOW - Shoot Out Win.

What was Gretzky's plus-minus?

Over a player's career, this plus-minus number is generally accepted to be a useful indicator of his two-way prowess. The top five all-time are Hall-of-Famers Larry Robinson, +730, Bobby Orr, +597, Raymond Bourque, +528, Wayne Gretzky, +518 and Bobby Clarke, +506.

What are 4 goals in hockey called?

Scoring four goals in a hockey game is much less common than a hat trick. If a player scores four goals in a single game, it is sometimes referred to as a "Texas hat trick." This term is less commonly used than a hat trick, and its origins are uncertain.

What is PIMS in hockey?

The statistic used to track penalties was traditionally called "Penalty Infraction Minutes" (PIM), although the alternate term "penalty minutes" has become common in recent years. It represents the total assessed length of penalties each player or team has accrued.

What is Fo% hockey?

Faceoff Percentage (FO%) Percentage of faceoffs that are won.

What does Anastasia Shubskaya do?

Shubskaya was born Switzerland on Novermber 16, 1993, but grew up in Russia. She is currently 27-years-old and works as a model and film producer.

Is Ovechkin's wife in Russia right now?

Ovechkin's wife, Nastya Ovechkina, and sons Sergei (3) and Ilya (1), as well as his parents Mikhail and Tatyana, are currently in Russia. Ovechkin's past endorsement of and relationship with Putin, and his high profile status in Russia have led to a challenging few weeks for the Capitals' franchise player.

Is Ovechkin's real wife in the commercial?

The advertisement featured Ovechkin and Capitals teammate Nicklas Backstrom sitting on a coach eating cereal, explaining why they're an effective duo to Ovechkin's wife, Anastasia Shubskaya. It debuted in October, when the NHL regular season began, and was seen frequently during NHL broadcasts in the U.S.