Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey)


Alexander Alexeyev is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Alexeyev was drafted in the first round, third overall, by the Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the 2016 Kontinental Hockey League draft. He was later selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft and chose to move to North America to play hockey. After playing two years in the Western Hockey League, Alexeyev was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. On 24 September 2018, Alexeyev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals.

Career statistics

Regular Season and playoffs

International