Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is deciding if he should retire from the NHL, but he had a hopeful message after his final game of the season.

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

WASHINGTON — If it was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening ...

Did Alex Ovechkin say his goodbye to Washington fans on Sunday? Jamie Sabau / Getty Images WASHINGTON — At a glass podium in a nondescript room in Capital One Arena, Alex Ovechkin stood in front of ...

Will Alex Ovechkin return for another NHL season? Ethan Miller / Getty Images TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin needs more time. The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer has not made a final decision on his ...

Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leader in goals, said he will wait until the ...

Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) salutes the fans after being named number one star of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in ...

Alex Ovechkin, the legendary captain of the Washington Capitals, isn’t getting any younger at 40 years of age, and he’s also playing in the final season of his current contract, understandably fueling ...

It’s a hacky-sack circle, basically, but played with a soccer ball, and it has become a favorite pregame warmup for NHL hockey players. So on Sunday afternoon, not long before what may well have been ...

WASHINGTON — During the summer of 2004, the Washington Capitals held a charity event at a bowling alley for select fans to mingle with players. Among them was the No. 1 overall pick who would go on to ...