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sports3 days ago•13 min saved

Ovechkin's 22nd Season: A 32-Arena Farewell Tour to Close a Record-Breaking Career

Alex Ovechkin has confirmed the 2026-27 season as his final year in the NHL, launching a 32-arena farewell tour. The 41-year-old captain, who holds the all-time goal-scoring record with 929 goals, will conclude his 22-year career with a series of high-profile matchups, including a final regular-season game against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 10, 2027. His tour includes significant stops in Las Vegas, where he won the 2018 Stanley Cup, and Pittsburgh, where he will face longtime rival Sidney Crosby. Ovechkin plans to retire and return to Russia with his family after the season.

via RMNB|

#alex-ovechkin #nhl #retirement

sports5 days ago

Ovechkin Announces Retirement After 2026-27 Season, Capping 22-Year NHL Career

Alex Ovechkin will retire at the end of the 2026-27 season, concluding a 22-year career with the Washington Capitals. The 41-year-old Russian, who holds the NHL regular-season goal record with 929 goals, announced the decision after consulting with his family. He plans to return to Russia with his wife and two sons. The announcement precedes a farewell tour, including a home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby.

via BBC|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Ovechkin's Record Pursuit Paused by Injury Setback

Alex Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals, is sidelined for four to six weeks due to a fractured fibula sustained in a game against the Utah Hockey Club. Despite the injury, Ovechkin was seen without a cast or crutches at a recent Capitals practice, though he was limping slightly. This injury marks the longest absence of his 20-season NHL career. Before the injury, Ovechkin was leading the league in goals and was on track to challenge Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Capitals Adjust Lineup as Ovechkin Sidelined with Injury

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a fractured left fibula sustained in a collision with Utah's Jack McBain. This injury halts Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, as he is currently 24 goals shy. The Capitals, who are off to a strong start this season, will miss Ovechkin's contributions as they aim for another playoff appearance.

via ESPN|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Capitals' Ovechkin sidelined 4-6 weeks with leg injury, Gretzky record chase paused

Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals' star forward, will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a fractured left fibula sustained during a game against the Utah Hockey Club. This marks the longest absence of his career, impacting his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Ovechkin, who has scored 15 goals in 18 games this season, is just 27 goals shy of surpassing Gretzky's record of 894 goals. His injury is a significant setback for the Capitals and his record chase.

via NHL.com|

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sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Capitals Face Challenges as Ovechkin Hits Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin suffered a leg injury during a game against Utah, putting his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record on hold. Ovechkin, who has been a key player for the Capitals, is listed as week-to-week and has been placed on injured reserve. The team is adjusting to his absence by calling up Ivan Miroshnichenko and reorganizing their lineup and power-play units. Despite the setback, the Capitals aim to maintain their strong start to the season.

via The Washington Post|

#alex-ovechkin #injury #nhl

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Capitals Adjust Strategy as Ovechkin's Injury Halts Record Pursuit

Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin is sidelined with a lower left leg injury, pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Ovechkin, who leads the league with 15 goals in 18 games, is listed as week-to-week. The Capitals, leading the Eastern Conference, must adapt without their star player, exploring options to fill his role. Despite the setback, Ovechkin is expected to return this season, and the team aims to maintain their strong performance in his absence.

via NHL.com|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Ovechkin's Record Pursuit Paused by Leg Injury

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is out week-to-week with a lower leg injury, disrupting his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record. Ovechkin, who has scored 868 goals in 1,444 games, is 27 goals shy of Gretzky's 894. The injury occurred during a game against the Utah Hockey Club, and Ovechkin's absence could impact the Capitals' strong start to the season. The team has options to replace him temporarily without placing him on long-term injured reserve.

via The Washington Post|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Ovechkin's Leg Injury Update: Week-to-Week Status for Capitals Star

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is out week-to-week with a lower leg injury after a collision with Utah's Jack McBain. Ovechkin, who scored twice in the game, is now 27 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894. The injury disrupts Ovechkin's impressive goal-scoring start to the season, where he leads the NHL with 15 goals in 18 games. The Capitals currently hold the second-highest points percentage in the Eastern Conference.

via ESPN|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Ovechkin's Record Pursuit Paused by Leg Injury After Scoring Spree

Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin is sidelined week to week with a lower-body injury after a knee-on-knee collision, pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. Ovechkin, who has scored 15 goals in 18 games this season, is now 27 goals shy of Gretzky's record of 894. Despite his injury, Ovechkin's durability has been notable throughout his career, missing few games in his 20 NHL seasons.

via The Athletic|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Ovechkin Injured After Scoring Twice in Capitals' Victory

Alex Ovechkin sustained an apparent left leg injury during the Washington Capitals' 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. The injury occurred after a collision with Utah's Jack McBain, causing Ovechkin's knee to buckle. He attempted to continue playing but eventually left the game in pain and did not return. Ovechkin, who leads the NHL with 15 goals this season, is being evaluated, and more information is expected soon. His performance has been crucial for the Capitals, as he is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

via NHL.com|

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sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Ovechkin's Hat Trick Fuels Capitals' Victory, Chases Gretzky's Record

Alex Ovechkin, at 39, is defying age and expectations as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals. Once thought unbreakable, Ovechkin's recent resurgence, including a hat trick that ties him for the league lead in goals, has put him just 29 goals away from the record. His pursuit is celebrated by fans and even Gretzky himself, transforming what could have been a sad decline into a triumphant chase. Ovechkin's performance is also boosting the Washington Capitals' playoff hopes.

via Defector|

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sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Ovechkin's Historic Goal Quest: Chasing Gretzky's Record

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal-scoring record, having already surpassed Gordie Howe for second place. As the new season begins, the countdown to potentially breaking Gretzky's record has become a focal point for Ovechkin and hockey fans alike.

via The Washington Post|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unopened Case of Hockey Cards, Possibly Containing Wayne Gretzky Rookie, Sells for $3.7M"

A case of unopened 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey cards, potentially containing 27 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, sold for $3.7 million at auction. The rare find, described as "the greatest unopened find of the 21st century," was discovered in a Canadian family's home and is unlikely to be opened by the new owner. The family, who will earn $3.1 million from the sale, stumbled upon the valuable cards while sorting through a storage room, and the father, an old-school collector, had initially planned to open the case but never got around to it, leading to the incredibly lucky discovery.

via New York Post |

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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unopened Case of Hockey Cards Sells for Record $3.7 Million at Auction"

An unopened cardboard box filled with 1979-1980 hockey cards, potentially containing two dozen Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, sold for $3.72 million at auction. The box, originally owned by a 1960s-70s collector, was discovered by his son in Saskatchewan. With 10,752 cards inside, it is a rare find, as no other unopened case of these cards has surfaced in the 21st century. The buyer's identity has not been disclosed.

via CBS News|

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