Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals
Summary
Alex Ovechkin has signed a new contract to play his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals. He will earn a $1 million salary plus up to $8 million more in bonuses, and he plans to continue playing because he loves hockey and competing.Key Facts
- Alex Ovechkin will play his 22nd NHL season with the Washington Capitals.
- He signed a contract with a $1 million base salary and bonuses totaling up to $8 million.
- Ovechkin will receive a $3.25 million signing bonus.
- He can earn an extra $4.75 million if he plays 10 games.
- His contract counts $4.25 million against the team's salary cap.
- Ovechkin is 40 years old and will turn 41 in September.
- He holds the NHL career goal-scoring record with 929 goals.
- Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals in April 2025.
- The Capitals missed the playoffs last season but have qualified 16 times in 18 years during Ovechkin’s career.
- Ovechkin was the playoff MVP when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
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