ILYA
KOVALCHUK
LW
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
222 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
13
years
Debut
Oct 4, 2001
Born
Apr 15, 1983
(42 yrs)
Tver, USSR (RUS)
Drafted
Drafted by Atlanta in 2001 (1/1).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2020-12-19 |
Signed with the Avangard Omsk of the KHL.
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| 2020-10-09 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2020-02-23 |
Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens
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The Washington Capitals acquired winger Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens for a third-round draft pick in 2020. |
| 2020-01-06 |
Missed 1 game (visa issues).
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| 2020-01-04 |
Visa issues, day-to-day.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Maurice "Rocket" Richard Goals Leader | 2003-04 (shared with Rick Nash and Jarome Iginla) |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2011-12 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2003-04 |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2001-02 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2001-02 |
| NHL | NHL YoungStars Game MVP NHL YoungStars Game MVP | 2001-02 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2008-09, 2007-08, 2003-04 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2002 (Russia) |
Scouting Report
Had awesome offensive instincts and a tremendous shot. Could blow by people with superior skating ability. Was dominant in one-on-one situations with defenders and was capable of playing the point on power plays. Added more versatility in his game with time. Did not always use his linemates effectively. Was not very good in the defensive zone but all he needed was one shot attempt to make a difference.
Long Range Potential: Elite sniper.
