Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin will soon have his story told in a new way, not on the ice, but on the screen. The veteran winger is set to be the subject of an upcoming documentary, produced through a partnership with Russian tech giant Yandex and its streaming arm, Kinopoisk.
Alex Ovechkin’s Record-Breaking NHL Journey Set for Documentary
The project was announced Tuesday, confirming that Yandex’s in-house team, Plus Studio, secured the rights to bring Ovechkin’s NHL journey to life. Whether it’s a film or a series, the adaptation is expected to be filmed across North America and take a deep dive into the hockey legend’s path, from his early days in Moscow to rewriting NHL history books.
Although there’s no official release date yet, the documentary is likely to hit screens sometime after the 2025–26 season, which is also the final year of Ovechkin’s current contract with the Capitals.
After breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record with number 895 this past season, Ovechkin is once again at the center of attention. Even a fractured leg didn’t slow him down; he still put up 44 goals in just 65 games.
A 39-year-old Alex Ovechkin overcame a broken leg to complete The #Gr8Chase and break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record – a benchmark that was once thought to be untouchable.#NHLStats: https://t.co/kTODx8Rbkt pic.twitter.com/OkYzGtvKuS
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 18, 2025
Now at age 39, the Capitals captain is preparing for what could be his final season in the league. While he hasn’t made a definitive announcement about retirement, the timing of this documentary deal has added to the speculation.
Ovechkin’s film will trace his ascent from the Russian KHL to his enduring legacy in the NHL. Drafted first overall in 2004 and debuting a year later, he’s been a one-team player ever since. His leadership has been constant, as captain since 2010, and his crowning achievement came in 2018, when he helped the Capitals win their first Stanley Cup.
Alex Ovechkin Expands Legacy Beyond Ice With New Media Venture
Two decades in, Ovechkin’s connection to the Capitals is as strong as ever. He’s one of the few in pro sports to stay with a single team for his entire career, and in doing so, has become inseparable from the city he represents.
Over the years, he’s collected numerous awards: three Hart Trophies, nine Rocket Richard Trophies, and a Conn Smythe for playoff MVP, among many other accolades. But above all, he helped turn D.C. into a true hockey town.
Only one player has won the Conn Smythe, Hart Memorial, Art Ross, Ted Lindsay, Maurice “Rocket” Richard, and Calder Memorial trophies—and that’s the #Gr8.
Watch Alex Ovechkin’s hardware haul in the latest ep of our Top-50 Moments on https://t.co/wLIfjR5pAM#ALLCAPS | @LeidosInc pic.twitter.com/PnjFDWCtxu
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 25, 2025
Now, with this new media venture, Ovechkin is expanding his influence beyond the rink. As part of the Yandex deal, he’ll also serve as a brand ambassador and appear in various campaigns tied to the project.
