sports
April 9, 2026
Washington Capitals nominate Ovechkin for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
No Russian has ever won the award to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport of hockey
TL;DR
- Alexander Ovechkin nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Washington Capitals.
- The trophy recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
- Ovechkin is nominated for the second year in a row; no Russian player has won the award.
- He continues to play with passion and dedication at 40 years old, integral to the Capitals.
- Ovechkin has scored over 1,000 career goals (regular season and playoffs) and tied Gordie Howe for most 25-goal seasons.
- He recently passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time regular season goals record.
- Ovechkin has played his entire NHL career with the Capitals, winning a Stanley Cup in 2018.
- He has also won multiple international and NHL awards, including the Calder, Art Ross, and Hart Trophies.
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