Deen’s Daily: Ovechkin’s Big Announcement; Celebrini Injured; Ilitch Speaks Out On… LinkedIn?!

Alex Ovechkin announced that the current NHL season will be the final year of his career, exactly 21 years after his debut on October 5, 2005. The news has driven up ticket resale prices across the league. Elsewhere, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was a late scratch due to injury, leaving his team to suffer a 5-0 shutout defeat against the Dallas Stars.

In Detroit, Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch drew criticism from fans after addressing them via a LinkedIn post. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets, with potential returns for forwards Logan O'Connor and Zachary L'Heureux ahead of Tuesday's matchup.