The Caps family celebrated a multitude of milestones and awards during the 2015-16 season. The organization could feasibly add several more prestigious NHL awards to their collection in the near future.
Alex Ovechkin is a finalist for the Mark Messier Leadership Award. The Messier Award, presented by Bridgestone, recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society. The annual award is given to a player selected by Messier to honor an individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes.