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Alex Ovechkin makes major announcement about his NHL future

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is in his 22nd NHL season, and it turns out this will be his final chapter in a storied career. On Monday, a video surfaced of Ovechkin speaking to his teammates and saying that he…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:01 PM
Alex Ovechkin makes major announcement about his NHL future
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final year in the NHL.
  • Ovechkin informed his Washington Capitals teammates on Monday and shared a statement confirming his upcoming retirement.
  • The 2004 No. 1 overall pick is entering his 22nd season exclusively with the Capitals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that he will retire following the 2026-27 NHL season. The Capitals star shared the news with teammates in a video and published a statement confirming this campaign, his 22nd in the league, will be his last.

Drafted first overall by Washington in 2004, Ovechkin has played his entire NHL career with the franchise. He signed a one-year contract over the summer, and the Capitals open their season on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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