Alex Ovechkin finally breaks silence on why he’ll never play in NHL with son Sergei | NHL News
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, has ended speculation about ever playing professionally alongside his eldest son, Sergei. The six-year-old turned heads at the Ovi Cup gala match in Moscow, scoring twice and sparking talk of a future father-son pairing in hockey’s biggest league.
Alex Ovechkin clears air on father-son NHL possibility
After Sergei’s standout performance, Ovechkin was asked if he could envision playing on the same team as his son. Speaking to RB Sports’ Dilshad Lomovskikh, the Washington Capitals captain revealed the dream had already been fulfilled in his own way.“I already went out on the ice with him a year ago, and that’s when my dream came true,” Ovechkin said via RMNB. “In 15 years, I’ll be 55. At 55, I’m not ready to play professional hockey.”Had it happened, Ovechkin and Sergei would have been only the second father-son duo in NHL history, joining Gordie Howe and his sons, Mark and Marty.
Alex Ovechkin’s sons show early talent on different hockey paths
Ovechkin’s hockey legacy is clearly inspiring his children, but they’re carving out different roles on the ice. In a December 2024 interview, he revealed Sergei wants to be a forward, while younger brother Ilya, born in 2020, prefers the goalie position.Both boys have already shown a natural feel for the game, often challenging each other in friendly matchups during family practice sessions. Ovechkin says these playful competitions not only sharpen their skills but also teach them the importance of teamwork and resilience from a young age.
Alex Ovechkin’s career still defying the odds
Entering his 21st NHL season, Ovechkin is one of only three active players aged 40 or older. Last season, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the league’s all-time leading goal scorer, a milestone cementing his place among hockey’s legends.Since being drafted first overall by Washington in 2004, Ovechkin has recorded 1,623 points through 897 goals and 726 assists in 1,491 games. His crowning moment came in 2018, when he led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup title.Also Read: Unforgettable night: Celeste Desjardins shares intimate dance with Leon Draisaitl at French wedding afterpartyWhile fans may never see Ovi and Sergei share NHL ice, the younger Ovechkin’s early talent hints that the family name could remain a force in hockey for years to come.
