Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final #NHL season. From #ALLCAPS: https://t.co/Naem06Kh1t
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 5, 2026
NEWS
Alex Ovechkin Announces Retirement Date
Alex Ovechkin has been on the ice for the Washington Capitals since 2005. Now, the Russian is entering his final season.
Alex Ovechkin is retiring after the current season.
"I love this game so much, but deep in my heart, I know it's the right decision," writes the Russian in an emotional statement from the Washington Capitals.
Ovechkin announced his decision before the first home game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Entering His 22nd Season
Just in July, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer extended his contract by another year, marking his 22nd season in Washington.
In 1,575 NHL games, the 41-year-old Ovechkin scored 929 goals, making him the leading goal scorer in NHL history.
