Ovechkin stays in Washington - extends by one year
The Washington Capitals are tying Ovechkin to 2026/27 with a contract that could reach $9M thanks to performance bonuses. The club is betting on a veteran who can still decide matches.
Alexander Ovechkin is staying with the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old captain has signed a one-year deal for the 2026/27 season, ensuring the NHL's all-time leading scorer returns to chase further historic milestones. 25 million against the salary cap, but includes heavy performance-based bonuses that could increase the value to $9 million.
