New York Post

Alex Ovechkin is ‘pretty sure’ about his Capitals retirement decision

The Russian Machine isn’t ready to shut it down just yet. Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, gave a peek into his mindset at the end of his 21st NHL season as rumors swirl around ...
AOL

Is 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin planning to retire? 'We'll see'

Alex Ovechkin plans to decide his future sometime after the Capitals finish the regular season, a 23-game stretch when play resumes Wednesday following the break for the Winter Games. Ovechkin, 40, ...

Catching Up With Brooks Laich: What It Was Like Being Alex Ovechkin's Net-Front Man & Seeing The Capitals Star Change The NHL

The former Capitals forward reflects on playing with Alex Ovechkin during a pivotal time with the organization.
The New York Times

Alex Ovechkin after Capitals fans chant for one more year: ‘We’ll see’

Alex Ovechkin has not yet made a decision on whether this season will be his last. Patrick Smith / Getty Images In what might have been Alex Ovechkin’s final home game with the Washington Capitals, he ...
Heavy.com

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Gives Major Clue About His Future

The greatest goal scorer in the history of the National Hockey League is Washington Capitals team captain Alex Ovechkin, who, just over one year ago, officially broke the record set by Wayne Gretzky ...
Athlon Sports

Washington Capitals: NHL Analyst Questions if Second Half of Season Will Be It for Alex Ovechkin’s Career or Not

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is 40 years old, and he is in the final year of his contract. When the 2025-26 season comes to an end, there will be many questions about his future in the NHL ...

What's It Like To Take A Hit From Alex Ovechkin? Not Fun, His Teammates — Past & Present — Insist

Brooks Laich vividly remembers the moment when he and Alex Ovechkin faced off against each other in the World Championships ...
Newsday

Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals’ season is over to decide whether he’s calling it a career or returning to play one more year. The NHL’s career goal-scoring leader ...
Athlon Sports

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin Expresses His Feelings About His NHL Future After John Carlson Trade

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be a free agent once the 2025-2026 NHL season comes to an end. Who knows if the final 19 games of the regular season will be it for his career or not.
The New York Times

With Alex Ovechkin retirement possible, Sidney Crosby honors an enduring 20-year bond

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin could face off for the final two times this weekend. Joe Sargent / Getty Images CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Like it or lump it, Sidney Crosby has a soft spot for Alex ...
Heavy.com

Former Alex Ovechkin Teammate Gives Major Clue On His Future

Now that the 2025-26 NHL regular season has come to a close for the Washington Capitals without a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all speculation is now understandably turning toward the future of ...