Ovechkin Turns His Final Season Into a Mission Bigger Than Hockey With New Community Campaign

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has launched a monthly community initiative running throughout his final NHL season. The campaign introduces a new local effort on the eighth of every month, beginning with The GR8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer. Partnering with the Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer, and the V Foundation, the project raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.

Ovechkin pledged donations for goals scored starting from his 885th career goal, with Monumental Sports & Entertainment matching every contribution. Having reached 930 goals, the campaign has raised over $276,000, funding a $200,000 research grant for Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.