Alexander Ovechkin has not made an official retirement announcement as of the latest updates in April 2026; he has indicated he will decide in the offseason after meetings with the Capitals and his family. Several outlets note that retirement remains a live possibility but no final decision has been publicly conveyed yet.[4][7]
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Alex Ovechkin might be one of the NHL's oldest active players. He remains a threat on the offensive side of the puck at age-40.
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www.prohockeyrumors.comAlex Ovechkin hasn't decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night. If it was, the Russian superstar made sure he got on the scoresheet.
apnews.comAlex Ovechkin hasn't decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night. If it was, the Russian superstar made sure he got on the scoresheet.
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