Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says he'll retire at the end of his 22nd season
Summary
Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals captain and NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, announced he will retire after his 22nd season. He shared this decision with his team and fans before the season started, explaining he wants to spend more time with his family and stay healthy.Key Facts
- Ovechkin will retire after the 2026-27 NHL season, his 22nd year playing professional hockey.
- He announced his retirement two days before the Capitals’ home opener game.
- Ovechkin is 41 years old and signed a one-year contract for this final season.
- He broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record in April 2025.
- Ovechkin has played his entire career with the Washington Capitals.
- He has won the Stanley Cup once (2018) and multiple individual awards, including MVP and rookie of the year.
- Ovechkin said he wants to be healthy to spend time playing sports like hockey and soccer with his children after retiring.
- The Capitals made some team changes to stay competitive this season, including new player acquisitions.
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