Alex Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals, has achieved the highest career salary in NHL history, surpassing $161.72 million by the end of the 2024-25 season. He leads the list ahead of Sidney Crosby, who has earned $155.89 million, and Evgeni Malkin with $146.87 million. Ovechkin's five-year, $47.5 million extension aided this milestone, with projections indicating a total of $171.22 million by the end of the 2025-26 season. He mentioned that despite his earnings, the actual amount he has is significantly less due to taxes and expenses.
Alex Ovechkin has earned just over $161.72 million in career salary, making him the highest earner in NHL history, surpassing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Ovechkin's salary total is expected to rise to $171.22 million after the 2025-26 season, with indications he might extend his career further.
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