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The Washington capitals Went in harmful checks on Thursday after reports that an email to season ticket holders had been sent out by informing them that the 2025-2026 season would be the last for Hockey Great Alex Ovechkin.
The reports began to circulate on social media on Thursday afternoon that Ovechkin, who is 40 years old in September, would prepare for his last season in the league.
Washington Capitals left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating after scoring a goal in the first period against Philadelphia Flyers in Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr. Prescribed Pictures)
According to a report from TheHockeyWriters.comAn E email was sent Thursday reading, “October -the start of Capital’s Hockey and Alex Ovechkin’s last NHL season.”
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Shortly after the report began to spread, Capital’s Public Relations team issued a statement that clarified that “no decision” regarding the future of Ovechkin has been made and that the E email was sent out in a mistake.
“No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkkin’s future after 2025-26 NHL season. An E email was sent from a person with the company’s sales department who mistakenly pointed out that Alex Ovechkins last year was. “
Questions about Ovechkin’s future followed his career target scoring record, which he set when he broke Wayne Gretzky’s brand at 895 in April. He will be in the next season for the last year of his contract.
Washington Capitals left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) met by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after scoring his 895. Career goals in the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, Ny, Sunday April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Earlier this month after the capitals were removed from the Stanley Cup playing game by Carolina Hurricanes, the Russian hockey star confirmed that he would at least return in the fall to play in what will be his 21st season in the NHL.
“I want to spend the few months (in high season) to rest, enjoy my life and then back to work,” he said. “Me and (Training Pavel Burlachenko goes) makes our job to get ready for the season and just do my best.”
Washington Capitals left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating after scoring his 895. Career goals in the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, Ny, Sunday April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Despite having suffered a broken leg last season, Ovechkin returned to score 44 goals and break Gretzky’s record.
“I’m looking forward to next year,” he added. “I will try to do my best to play and my team will help me too … I just want to return next year and see the team that is able to win the Stanley Cup.”
