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As Alex Ovechkin announces final season, Las Vegas holds a lasting place in his legacy

Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season brings his legacy back to Las Vegas, where he lifted the Stanley Cup and scored a hat trick while chasing Wayne Gretzky’s goals record. With one more visit ahead, the city that witnessed his greatest…

By W.G. Ramirez · The Hockey News

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:07 PM

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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL campaign.
Ovechkin's announcement came exactly 21 years after his NHL debut, with 929 career goals and 1,688 points.
Las Vegas hosted Ovechkin's first Stanley Cup victory and Conn Smythe Trophy win in June 2018.

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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season will be his final campaign. The 41-year-old forward made the announcement exactly 21 years after his NHL debut, confirming he and his family decided over the summer that this season would mark the conclusion of his historic playing career.

The article highlights Las Vegas as a central venue in Ovechkin's legacy, where he won his sole Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy against the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018. Ovechkin, who has 929 goals and 1,688 points, is scheduled to make his final visit to T-Mobile Arena on January 30, 2027.

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