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    Ilya Kovalchuk

    IlyaKovalchuk

    • Left Wing
    • Birthdate
      15/4/1983
    • Birthplace
      Tver, USSR
    • Draft Info
      2001: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ATL)

    Stats

    • G
      443
    • A
      433
    • PTS
      876
    • +/-
      -146
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    Biography

    Birthdate15/4/1983
    BirthplaceTver, USSR
    Draft Info2001: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ATL)
    Position Left Wing

    Career History

    Washington Capitals
    Washington Capitals2019*-2020 (1 Season)
    Montreal Canadiens
    Montreal Canadiens2019*-2020 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Kings
    Los Angeles Kings2018-2019* (2 Seasons)
    New Jersey Devils
    New Jersey Devils2009-2013 (4 Seasons)
    Atlanta Thrashers
    Atlanta Thrashers2001-2004, 2005-2010 (8 Seasons)

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