Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Summary
Alex Ovechkin will play his 22nd NHL season with the Washington Capitals but has not decided if he will retire after this year. The Capitals have added new players and plan to compete for the Stanley Cup, with Ovechkin focusing on playing well and helping the team.Key Facts
- Alex Ovechkin is returning for his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals in 2026-27.
- He has not confirmed if this will be his last season playing professional hockey.
- Ovechkin will be 41 years old during this upcoming season.
- The Capitals added players Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, and Boone Jenner in the offseason.
- Ovechkin signed a contract for $1 million salary plus up to $8 million in bonuses.
- He holds the NHL record for most career goals, recently breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record.
- Washington Capitals missed the playoffs last season but had a strong overall performance.
- The team aims to compete for the Stanley Cup with a mix of veterans and new players.
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