Alex Ovechkin announces that 2026-27 campaign will be final season of Capitals legend's illustrious NHL career
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What happened
(AP) — Alex Ovechkin told his Washington Capitals teammates that this will be his final season in the NHL.In a video posted by the team on social media, Ovechkin said it was important to his family to let his fellow players know first.
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News
- Alex Ovechkin announces retirement to Capitals teammates to start 22nd seasonYahoo Sports
- Alex Ovechkin tells his Washington Capitals teammates this is his final NHL seasonYahoo Sports
- Alex Ovechkin announces that 2026-27 campaign will be final season of Capitals legend's illustrious NHL careerYahoo Sports
- Alex Ovechkin tells his Washington Capitals teammates this is his final NHL seasonYahoo Sports