NHL legend Ovechkin will retire at end of season

Washington Capitals captain and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. The 41-year-old superstar confirmed his plans to step away from the sport following what marks the final campaign of his Hall of Fame career, aiming to capture a second Stanley Cup before concluding his playing days.

Ovechkin celebrated his final home opener with Washington in an emotional pregame ceremony that included his sons introducing him to the crowd. The Capitals went on to secure a 5-3 victory over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, supported by goals from Tom Wilson, Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch, and Ryan Leonard.