s star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time main aim scorer, introduced that his twenty second season within the league shall be his final.
"My household and I made a decision this summer time that this shall be my last 12 months within the NHL," he stated on Monday, Oct. 5 in an announcement launched by the Capitals. "I like this sport a lot, however I do know in my coronary heart it's the precise resolution.
"It was essential for me to make his announcement earlier than our first residence sport, so I’ve the prospect to thank all of the folks across the sport, everybody who has been essential to me and my household and helped me by way of good instances and hard losses. I wouldn't have been capable of obtain every part I’ve in my life with out them."
Ovechkin holds the NHL document with 929 objectives. He had ok within the 2024-25 season and s in 2025-26.
He signed a one-year contract on July 2 to return for a twenty second season. He’ll earn $1 million in wage, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 video games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry a median annual worth of $4.25 million.
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