NHL Legend Alex Ovechkin Seeks to Defy Father Time in the Ice Hockey World. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, now the league's all-time leading goal scorer, has made it clear that he's far from finished dominating on the ice. Citing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two of soccer's most iconic stars, as inspirations for his continued success, Ovechkin is defying conventional wisdom that age is a barrier to greatness in professional sports. At 38, Ovechkin's determination to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the high-intensity world of NHL hockey has sent a powerful message to fans and fellow athletes alike.

Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time goals leader who decided he's not done yet. The Washington Capitals captain credited two of soccer's biggest superstars for proving that aging sporting stars can still excel.