Ovechkin returning for 22nd season with Capitals
At 41, the NHL's all-time goals leader re-ups for another year to chase history and keep Washington in contention.
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goals leader, will play his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals in 2026-27 after agreeing to a one-year contract. The 41-year-old forward continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career scoring records while keeping the Capitals competitive at the top of the standings. Ovechkin’s deal, announced Tuesday, caps a summer of roster moves that reshaped Washington’s depth chart.
