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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back for his 22nd season, and GM Chris Patrick’s offseason move to add Alex Tuch via a sign-and-trade gives Washington a credible path back to the playoffs, backed by an over-35 contract that starts with a $1 million base and a $4.25 million cap hit with incentives.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin returns for a 22nd NHL season on a one-year deal as Washington retools with trades for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch and four-year signings of Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais, aiming to rebound from missing the playoffs and chase another Stanley Cup while planning for life after Ovechkin.
Ryan Leonard scored twice and added an assist as Team USA routed Hungary 7-3, including a power-play goal from Alex Ovechkin’s office. On a line with Novak and Plante, the trio combined for nine points. Leonard now has three goals in the tournament, tying for the USA lead, as the Americans sit fifth in Group A and must beat Austria to reach the quarterfinals; USA previously earned a shootout win over Germany.
Tyler Kennedy says Evgeni Malkin could sign with the Washington Capitals if Pittsburgh doesn’t re-sign him, citing Malkin’s close relationship with Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals’ cap space; Malkin has repeatedly expressed a desire to stay with the Penguins, but a rebuild and his age may push him toward a potential finish alongside Ovechkin in Washington after a 61-point season in 56 games.
TJ Oshie says his private Columbus chat with Alex Ovechkin suggests the Capitals captain intends to return for one final season, likely on a one-year deal, driven by love for the city and his two hockey-loving sons. Ovechkin has not confirmed plans with GM Chris Patrick, and Washington will weigh the decision ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft while managing cap space for potential roster additions.
Alex Ovechkin, 40, says retirement isn’t decided after his 21st season, hoping it isn’t his last game and weighing another year in Washington or a return to Russia, after finishing with 32 goals and 64 points as the Capitals narrowly missed the wild-card; he remains the NHL’s all-time goals leader with 929.
Alex Ovechkin signaled that his retirement decision remains undecided after the Capitals’ 2-1 season finale win over Columbus, hinting he could be done or may have more hockey left. Washington would like a decision by the June draft to aid roster and cap-space planning, as he weighs an NHL return against possible other options, including a KHL stint.
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is expected to attend Nationwide Arena for what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, a visit that underscores their long relationship after Leonsis signed Ovechkin to a historic 2008 contract and after Ovechkin broke the league’s all-time goals record in 2025; Leonsis has said he supports Ovechkin taking time to decide whether to continue playing.
As retirement may be near, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin marks what could be his final home game by leading a pregame 'sewer ball' circle with teammates, a ritual that captures the farewell aura around his storied career.
The Washington Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, anchored by Logan Thompson’s fourth shutout of the season and a three-point night from Connor McMichael (2 goals, 1 assist). Ovechkin played 16:10 in what could be his final home game, and Washington’s victory pushed them to 42 wins as they briefly led the playoff race over Pittsburgh and Philadelphia heading into the season finale.
The 100th all-time meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin is on as Crosby returns for Pittsburgh against Washington, with Malkin, Letang and Karlsson back in the lineup. Pittsburgh has clinched a playoff spot, while Washington’s captain Ovechkin has not an yet decided if he’ll return next season, making this possibly the Capitals’ final home game against their longtime rivals. Washington won the first weekend meeting 6-3, and the puck drops at 3 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
Alex Ovechkin received a standing ovation from Penguins fans in what could be his final visit to Pittsburgh, was named the 1st Star after scoring his 929th goal in a 6-3 Capitals win, and left the crowd with a moment of mutual respect amid the Capitals-Penguins rivalry as he contemplates his future with two games left this season.
Sidney Crosby reflects on a 20-year rivalry with Alex Ovechkin as Ovechkin weighs retirement, noting their evolving friendship, the weekend Penguins–Capitals games that could cap off Ovechkin’s career, and Crosby’s gratitude for competing against the greatest goal scorer of all time while eyeing the playoffs.
Capitals GM Chris Patrick says Washington will center this offseason around the trade market, stockpiling assets to try to land a top-six forward while weighing Alex Ovechkin’s future and navigating roughly $34 million in cap space amid a weak free-agent class.
Cole Caufield scored twice in the opening minutes and the Montreal Canadiens held on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 as Alex Ovechkin added two goals and hit a career milestone. Jakub Dobes was the difference in net for Montreal, while Washington’s offense couldn’t convert despite chances and Nick Suzuki iced it with an empty-netter. The loss comes as the Capitals face the trade deadline with a looming roster shake-up and special teams struggles.