#1 Alex Ovechkin
Rounding out this list is the man that needs no introduction. Alex Ovechkin not only changed the franchise but has left an impact in the area as well. Youth participation in hockey has gone way up since Ovechkin entered the league in the DMV area. Ovechkin has also shattered several franchise records and is on his way to possibly breaking the ultimate record of all.
In the 2019-20 season before the pause Ovechkin showed zero signs of slowing down with a league-leading 48 goals. Last season he scored 51. The year before that? 49.
This year Ovechkin scored his 700th career goal and so far he has 706 goals in 15 seasons. It’s a shame his career has been slowed down by lockouts but Ovechkin has done his best to more than make up for it.
Ovechkin has led the league in goals nine times throughout his NHL career. His rookie season saw him win a Calder Trophy with 52 goals. His third season saw Ovechkin score a whooping 65 on his way to his first Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP. Don’t expect him to stop anytime soon.
Those are our top 10 forwards of all-time. Who are your top 10 forwards Caps fans? Let us know in the comments!