2005 UD The Cup Honorable Alexander Ovechkin ROOKIE PATCH AUTO DNA 10 /8 PSA 9

On Sunday, April 6th, in front of a packed house of home fans, Alexander Ovechkin unleashed a lethal wrister that screamed past New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. It was Ovi’s 895th goal, ending his chase for the top spot on the NHL’s career-scoring list. Now, Ovechkin is looking to add another career highlight to his glittering resume – a second Stanley Cup title with his beloved Washington Capitals. With the potential to have his name etched onto the Cup for a second time, marquee printings from The Cup’s 2005 debut showcasing a rookie Ovechkin could become all the more coveted in the coming weeks. Upper Deck’s 2003 Exquisite Collection basketball product revolutionized sports cards, establishing a new benchmark that continues to influence collecting today. In 2005, UD brought that high-end touch to the ice in the form of The Cup. Prior to the release, hockey fans had never had the opportunity to collect such a high-end product. The NHL was coming off a lockout that wiped out the entire 2004-05 season. So when fans opened six-card tins of The Cup priced at $350, they were chasing a double rookie class led by Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. Those two players have helped define hockey in the 21st century, with Ovi going on to eclipse Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record. And the Capitals’ captain’s cards from that seismic release continue to define hockey collecting. This Honorable Numbers rookie patch auto with its gorgeous game-worn patch and 10-grade auto is a fitting addition for collectors looking to grab a piece of a career full of honorable numbers. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/28/2025.