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| Also Known As | Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Ovechkin |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1985 (age 39) • Moscow • Russia |
| Awards And Honors | Conn Smythe Trophy (2018) • Calder Memorial Trophy (2006) |
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