- Country: Japan
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin confirms retirement after season
The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer.
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- Country: United States
Alex Ovechkin Opens Up About Decision To Retire After This Season, Approach To Final Run With Capitals: 'I'm Gonna Enjoy This TIme'
ARLINGTON, V.A. — Alex Ovechkin still loves the game.
- Country: United States
For Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, the beginning of the end has arrived with 'mixed emotions'
Ovechkin called coach Spencer Carbery on Sunday to say he wanted to address his teammates, but it wasn't a total surprise.
- Country: United States
Prices to final 2026-2027 Capitals regular season games soar after Alex Ovechkin announces planned retirement
Ovechkin is projected to play his last regular-season home game on April 4 against the Penguins.
- Country: United States
With Alex Ovechkin retiring, Steven Stamkos explains what made Capitals' star great
Alex Ovechkin announced this will be his last NHL season on Oct. 5. Here's Predators star Steven Stamkos on why Ovechkin is the best to ever do it.
- Country: United States
Who can break Alex Ovechkin's goal record as Capitals star plays final season?
Alex Ovechkin will add to his record goal total in his 22nd and final NHL season. Which players could potentially pass him one day?
- Country: United States
Capitals vs. Penguins 2027 tickets: See the latest prices, date for Alex Ovechkin's last game in DC
Alex Ovechkin will take his final bow in DC on April 4 as the Capitals host the Penguins. Here's what to know about tickets to the NHL game.
- Country: United States
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin reveals upcoming season will be his last in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, announced that the 2026-27 season will be the last of his career.
- Country: United States
Alex Ovechkin announces retirement to Capitals teammates to start 22nd season
This is Ovi’s last dance.
- Country: United States
Alex Ovechkin finally makes clear retirement decision amid age-41 season with Capitals
In a statement released on Washington's social media pages on Monday morning, Ovechkin announced his plans to retire,