Alex Ovechkin Announces Retirement Following Final NHL Season With Washington

By Emily Kaplan · ESPN · 2026-10-05

ESPN reports that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will retire from professional hockey after the current season. The 41-year-old veteran recently informed teammates and the public that he intends to finish his 22-year career in D.C. after signing a final one-year contra

ESPN reports that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will retire from professional hockey after the current season. The 41-year-old veteran recently informed teammates and the public that he intends to finish his 22-year career in D.C. after signing a final one-year contra