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Capitals Retract Email Suggesting Ovechkin Will Retire After Next Season

The team confirmed no retirement plan is set for the 13-time All-Star who just broke the NHL’s all-time goal record.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin waves as he brings the Stanley Cup trophy to the FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow, a host city for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia July 7, 2018. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva/ File Photo
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Apr 6, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky.at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A corporate sales email to season-ticket holders mistakenly stated the 2025-26 campaign would be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season.
  • In an official statement the Capitals said no decision has been made on the 39-year-old’s future beyond the upcoming season.
  • Next season marks Ovechkin’s 21st NHL year and the final season of his five-year, $47.5 million contract.
  • Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record in April and finished last season with 44 goals, 29 assists and a career total of 897 goals.
  • The 13-time All-Star needs 19 more points to surpass Joe Sakic and move into the top 10 on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.