Alex Ovechkin announces retirement from NHL at end of season
NHL star Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that he will retire after the current Washington Capitals season concludes.
Final season decision confirmed
The 41-year-old captain released a statement through the team saying it is the right choice. He made the announcement before the first home game of the year to thank supporters.
Career records and stats
Ovechkin holds the league record with 929 career goals and surpassed Wayne Gretzky in April 2025. He has played his entire 22nd season for Washington while leading the team with 32 goals last year.
Future plans for player
The Russian forward signed a one-year deal to return this summer before ending his career. He expressed excitement about making this final year special with his teammates.
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- ESPN
- The Guardian
- BBC News
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