The famous Russian forward for the National Hockey League club Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, spoke to Rospatent at the end of May, saying he was perfectly fine and that the Russian machine would never break. This statement echoed a long-held sentiment he first voiced fifteen years earlier after taking a fall following a shot by a teammate. Ovechkin was helped off the ice by teammates, and the next day he addressed the injury with the famous line, insisting that the Russian car would not fail him.
Beyond on-ice trivia, the hockey star has also pursued branding, registering the logo of the International Hockey Academy with Rospatent. This move underscores his involvement in both sport and intellectual property endeavors that accompany a high-profile athletic career.
In terms of on-ice performance, Ovechkin appeared in 74 regular-season games this season, tallying 42 goals and 33 assists. Those numbers did not translate into a playoff run for the Capitals, however, as the team missed the postseason that year.
It is well remembered that Ovechkin, together with the Capitals, won the Stanley Cup in 2018, a landmark achievement in his career and a defining moment for the franchise.
Throughout his NHL journey, Ovechkin has amassed 822 goals, placing him 72 goals behind Wayne Gretzky, the all-time leader whose 894 goals remain a historic benchmark for Canadian and North American hockey. This milestone sets Ovechkin among the most prolific scorers in league history and reinforces Canada’s lasting lead in NHL goal-scoring records.
Earlier remarks from Ovechkin highlighted the perceived benefits of Washington missing the NHL playoffs, noting perspectives on the team’s competitive cycle and the broader implications for players and the franchise.