Announcement
Alex Ovechkin announces 2026–27 will be his final NHL season
The Capitals announced his decision Monday; he chose the timing to thank supporters, The Hockey News reports.
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Alex Ovechkin announced that 2026–27 will be his final NHL season. The Capitals said he told teammates Monday, Oct. 5. In a statement quoted by The Hockey News, Ovechkin said he and his family decided over the summer and wanted to announce it before Washington’s first home game to thank those who supported him. The NHL identifies it as his 22nd season.
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