Alex Ovechkin - NHL News & Rumors

If Alex Ovechkin returns, what will his future with the Capitals look like? | Sporting News A non-NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs talking point that remains prevalent is the future of Alex Ovechkin and whether his career with the Washingto...

APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon Favored

Which player will win the Conn Smythe Trophy at the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs? Here are the latest odds.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon Favored

The Capitals give Alex Ovechkin a deadline The clock is ticking on Ovi's decision

APRIL 21 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Capitals say they'll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

Alex Ovechkin’s decision on whether to return for a 22nd season is the biggest loose end facing Washington general manager Chris Patrick and president of hockey operations Brian Ma...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin tipped to return for 2026-27 NHL season after private conversation with ex-Capitals forward Former Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie believes his longtime teammate Alex Ovechkin will return for one more season reversing his earlier prediction that the NHL's all-time le...

APRIL 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Elliotte Friedman on Bowness extension, Leafs offseason | NHL.com Elliotte Friedman joins NHL Now to discuss Rick Bowness extension with the Blue Jackets, Leafs uncertain offseason and Alex Ovechkin's futur...

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

NHL Now talks Ovechkin's future and Bowness extension | NHL.com The NHL Now crew talks about Alex Ovechkin's future and Rick Bowness extension with the Blue Jackets

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin clears up rumors that he has signed for 2 more years “I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game

APRIL 16 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

First Shift: Alex Ovechkin decision | NHL.com First Shift talk about the major decision Alex Ovechkin has to make this offseason, the massive impact of his career on the league, and more

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll extend 21-year NHL career - UPI.com Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is "pretty sure" the 2025-26 NHL campaign was not his last season, he told reporters Thursday.

APRIL 16 • UPI.COM

Alex Ovechkin Hints at Returning to Capitals for 22nd NHL Season Alex Ovechkin is leaving the door wide open for a potential return to the Capitals for a 22nd season.

APRIL 16 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again Deadspin | Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again

APRIL 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Alex Ovechkin's sons, Sergei and Ilya, could influence Capitals star's retirement decision Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's decision on whether to return for a 22nd NHL season may hinge on two voices he hears more than...

APRIL 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Ovechkin sends clear message on future as Capitals await decision | Sporting News The 40-year-old has some words for wondering fans.

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reveals retirement plans | Sporting News This makes a lot of sense.

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook

Nothing about Alex Ovechkin’s future is all that clear right now after the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin ends the retirement speculation "Two more years, here's your contract."

APRIL 16 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Alex Ovechkin | April 16 | Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin meets with the media on exit interview day

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

NHL Now: About Last Night | NHL.com The NHL Now crew break down last night's action including Alex Ovechkin's possible last home game, the Bruins clinching a wild card spot and...

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

Pockets PP assist in season finale Ovechkin recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact In what could be his final NHL game, Ovechkin helped set up Jakob Chychrun for the game-winning goal late in the third period. Ovie has yet to decide whether he'll return in 2026-27, but the 40-year-old still appears capable of making a significant contribution, wrapping up the current season with 32 goals and 64 points while playing all 82 games for the Capitals.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin stays firm about his potential retirement status after Capitals' final regular season game The Washington Capitals' 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in their final regular season game on Tuesday turned out to be a dead rubber for both teams after they were eliminat...

APRIL 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin earns assist in possible finale Deadspin | NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin earns assist in possible finale

APRIL 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chants of '1 more year' follow Ovechkin off the ice as retirement decision looms

Alex Ovechkin hasn’t decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Should Alex Ovechkin retire? Making the case for and against his NHL farewell At 40 years old, "The Great Eight" is still playing hockey at a level no other legend of the game at his age ever did. But should he continu...

APRIL 15 • FANSIDED.COM

Deadspin | Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game Deadspin | Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game

APRIL 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

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2026 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon Favored

Capitals say they'll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook

Chants of '1 more year' follow Ovechkin off the ice as retirement decision looms