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What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’

The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs in 2025-26. After winning the Metropolitan Division a year ago, they have regressed tremendously this year and are looking to the future.

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Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopes

Logan Thompson made 21 saves and the visiting Washington Capitals kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 8

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals 1 factor he ponders over retirement

The Washington Capitals are facing a tall task if they want to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Capitals sit 12th in the conference.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 8

Alex Ovechkin: Decision on future will come in offseason

Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leader in goals, said he will wait until the offseason to decide if he'll continue his playing career.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Ovechkin Opens Up: Retirement Decision Looms This Summer

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has confirmed he will take time to reflect and consult with his family before making a final decision on his playing future this summer.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Alex Ovechkin Won’t Make Retirement Decision Until Offseason

Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has continually kicked the can down the road on the concept of retirement over the past several months. The pending unrestricted free agent did so again today, telling John Walton of Monumental Sports Network that he won’t make a call on his future until this summer.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 8

Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

The NHL's all-time leader in career goals scored leads the 2025-26 Capitals with 31 goals and 61 total points accumulated for the season.

Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopes

Maple Leafs star leaves game against Capitals with injury

Mammoth unveil the coolest Zamboni in hockey history

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin won’t decide on playing future until summer

The future of the greatest goal scorer in NHL history will be decided…at a later date. In an interview with longtime Washington Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was asked about his future with the team and hockey in general.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Capitals Recall Mitch Gibson

The Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to dress as Logan Thompson‘s backup tonight against the Maple Leafs after Charlie Lindgren missed yesterday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).