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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Big Career Decision: Report
After breaking the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for most career goals, few would blame Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin if he decided to call it a career.
Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / June 8
Pavel Datsyuk Makes Stunning Comments About Alex Ovechkin Ahead of Potential Retirement
Former Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has made a stunning comment on fellow Russian and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin ahead of his potential upcoming retirement from the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8
Capitals’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency
The Washington Capitals are coming off a season where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / June 2
Report: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Uncertain About Future
The Washington Capitals recently had their fans in a frenzy when an email sent to season ticket holders referenced the 2025-26 season being Alex Ovechkin’s last in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / June 1
Alex Ovechkin's Retirement Plans Take Unexpected Turn After Wife's Surprising New Comments
Not once but twice this past week has there been an announcement over Alex Ovechkin's retirement, and now his fate has been revealed after recent comments.
Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / June 1
No, Alex Ovechkin doesn’t know if he’ll retire at the end of the 25-26 season
Earlier this week, Capitals fans got a scare. An e-mail was sent to season ticket holders stating that the 25-26 season would be Alex Ovechkin’s last in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / May 31
Alex Ovechkin’s last season in the NHL: his wife adds insult to injury
The 2024-2025 National Hockey League season was marked by many great moments. Whether it’s the birth of hockey in Utah, the great success of the Four Nations tournament, or the return of Gabriel Landeskog, we’ve been spoiled this season.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / May 30
Alex Ovechkin's Wife Confirms His Retirement Fate After Media Firestorm Yesterday
The Washington Capitals denied the truth of Alex Ovechkin's retirement on Thursday, but now, his wife has confirmed that 2025/26 will be his last in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Canucksarmy / May 29
Capitals say false alarm on Ovechkin retirement announcement sent to season ticket holders
Somebody’s in trouble. On Thursday morning, the Washington Capitals sent out an email to season ticket holders where they referred to the 2025-26 NHL season as the last of Alex Ovechkin’s storied career.
Washington Capitals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Capitals accidentally start Alex Ovechkin retirement rumor
The Capitals are in damage control mode after accidentally claiming that next season will be Alex Ovechkin’s last.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / May 29
Capitals: Email about Alex Ovechkin's 'final season' a mistake
In an email sent to season ticket holders, the Washington Capitals appeared to reveal that all-time NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin will play his final NHL campaign in 2025-26.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29
Capitals Email Hints at Ovechkin Retirement After 2025-26 Season
The Washington Capitals PR Department has hinted at what many NHL fans had long suspected—Alex Ovechkin’s legendary career is nearing its end. According to a story broken by Jacob Billington of The Hockey Writers, it was rumored that Ovechkin might be done after this season, but no confirmation was ever made.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Capitals Reveal 2025-26 to Be Alexander Ovechkin’s Final Season
The Washington Capitals sent an email to their season ticket holders on May 29 and revealed that the 2025-26 season will be Alexander Ovechkin’s final season in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / May 17
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin plans to return for 21st NHL season
After a season when he became the NHL's all-time goal-scoring leader, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he still has more to give to the game and will return for his 21st NHL season in 2025-26 at the age of 40.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 17
Was Alex Ovechkin a detriment during Capitals' second-round series loss?
The Washington Capitals’ 2024-25 season came to an end Thursday night when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated them 3-1, giving the Hurricanes a 4-1 series victory and sending the Capitals home.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
Quits After Capitals Eliminated? Ovechkin Faces Uncertain Future
Alex Ovechkin’s 21st NHL season has ended with another bitter second-round playoff exit, once again fueling speculation about whether the Washington Capitals legend will return for the final year of his contract—or hang up his skates for good.
The 'All-time points leaders by NHL franchise' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Capitals desperately need Alex Ovechkin to break out of scoring slump
Through three games in their second round series with Carolina, Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals are in trouble. The Hurricanes now own a 2-1 series edge after blanking Washington 4-0 on Saturday.
The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the players 35 players in NHL history to rack up 60 or more goals all-time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Alex Ovechkin lifts Capitals into second round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Entering Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, the Capitals hadn't made it out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2017-18 season. They needed Ovechkin to excel in the series against the Canadiens to end the drought.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens
With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21
Who else? Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin added to his historic 2024-25 season with the first goal of Washington's Stanley Cup playoffs run.
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