12 – Number of years in Alex Ovechkin’s time as captain (and counting), making him the longest-tenured captain in franchise history – a title previously held by Rod Langway, who wore the “C” from the start of the 1982-83 season until his retirement at the end of the 1992-93 season.
Ovechkin was named the 14th captain in team history on this day back in 2010:
Happy anniversary, big guy!