So, you’re scrolling through highlights of Alex Ovechkin lighting it up on the ice and suddenly you’re thinking: Wait, who’s the wife married to hockey powerhouse?
Let’s talk about Anastasia Shubskaya – or Nastya, as some call her. She’s not just “Alex Ovechkin’s wife.” She’s a Russian model, film producer, and from what it looks like on social media, a full-time supporter of one of the NHL’s greatest goal scorers and a very hands-on mom.
Here’s how it all started: way back in 2008, Ovechkin and Nastya first crossed paths during the Beijing Olympics. Yup, 2008. But nothing really sparked until years later when they reconnected in 2015 – this time, it stuck. They got married in 2016 and have been together ever since, building a family that includes two young boys, Sergei and Ilya.
If you’re into hockey royalty + wholesome content, their Instagram pages are a goldmine. You’ll find family vacations, adorable birthday shots, and the occasional behind-the-scenes moments of Ovechkin being a total dad. Nastya keeps it pretty low-key online, but when she does post, it’s often the kind of picture-perfect stuff that makes you go “Aww” instead of scroll past.
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As for her background, Anastasia isn’t exactly a stranger to fame. She’s the daughter of legendary Russian actress Vera Glagoleva and has a bit of the spotlight in her DNA. But unlike other hockey WAGs who turn their platforms into reality-show-level drama, she’s mostly about family life and subtle elegance – think more timeless chic, less influencer chaos.
Despite living in D.C. for much of the year thanks to Ovi’s career with the Washington Capitals, they seem to stay super rooted in their Russian heritage. The kids’ names, cultural traditions, and even vacations back to Moscow make that clear.
Bottom line: while Ovechkin is out chasing Gretzky’s goal record, Anastasia’s the calm, stylish force keeping things grounded at home. And honestly? It looks like a real partnership. Nothing flashy, just two people balancing fame, family, and a whole lot of hockey.
