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Alex Ovechkin says the coming season will be his last
Original: Alex Ovechkin announces this season will be his last https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7663050/2026/10/05/alex-ovechkin-c
Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals captain and the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, has announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final one in the league. The announcement ends years of speculation about when the 41-year-old Russian superstar would retire, and prompts reflection on a career that included breaking Wayne Gretzky's long-standing goals record in 2025.
Why now: One of hockey's greatest players has just announced his retirement plans, a major sports story.
Alex OvechkinWashington CapitalsNHLWayne Gretzky
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