ILYA
KOVALCHUK
#17 -
LW
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
222 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
13
years
Debut
Oct 4, 2001
Born
Apr 15, 1983
(41 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) |
