"Ovechkin, 40, is the third-oldest player in the NHL this season, his 21st in the league with the Washington Capitals. Despite his age and after breaking his leg last year, Ovechkin has not missed a single game for the Capitals, putting him on track to play a full 82-game season for the first time since he was 32 years old."
"The Masterton Trophy is one of the few individual awards that Ovechkin has not picked up during his illustrious career. He finished fourth in voting for the award last year."
"No Russian player has ever won the award since the trophy's inception following the 1967-68 season. Jose Theodore is the lone Capitals player to receive the honor, winning the trophy after the 2009-10 campaign."
Alex Ovechkin, at 40, is the Capitals' nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for perseverance and sportsmanship. He is the third-oldest player in the NHL and has played all games this season after recovering from a broken leg. Ovechkin leads the Capitals in scoring with 61 points and has achieved significant milestones, including his 30th goal for the 20th time and his 1,000th career goal. No Russian player has won the Masterton Trophy since its inception, and Ovechkin aims to change that.
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