Latest News About When Was Ovechkin Drafted

Updated 2026-04-29 09:01

Alex Ovechkin was drafted No. 1 overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is the standard record cited by the NHL and multiple outlets.[2][9]

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Who Drafted Alex Ovechkin?

The Washington Capitals selected Ovechkin as their first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and he is serving as a captain for them. Get details about Alex Ovechkin's career only on Sportskeeda.

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