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Oct 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Ovechkin says he will retire after 22nd season
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said he plans to retire at the end of his 22nd NHL season. He has spent his entire career with Washington, winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2005-06, the Hart Trophy three times and leading the league in scoring nine times.
WHO: Alex Ovechkin
WHAT: Ovechkin said he will retire at the end of his 22nd season.
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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