He became the first European , second - youngest and 14th overall captain in team history .
On 5 January 2010 , Ovechkin was named captain of the Washington Capitals after previous captain Chris Clark was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets .
Ovechkin became the first European , second - youngest and 14th overall captain in team history .
On 5 January 2010 , Ovechkin was named captain of the Washington Capitals after previous captain Chris Clark was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets .