Alex Ovechkin will decide on NHL future this summer, no announcement expected before end of season
RMNB • • sports
Key Points:
- Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will decide on his NHL future this summer after consulting with his family and team leadership, including owner Ted Leonsis and GM Chris Patrick.
- Ovechkin, turning 41 in September, emphasized that his health and physical condition after completing his 21st NHL season will be the primary factors in his decision.
- The 40-year-old winger has played every game this season and is on track to complete a full 82-game schedule for the first time since 2017-18, leading the Capitals with 61 points in 78 games.
- Despite recent speculation about a possible retirement announcement this season, Ovechkin reaffirmed his plan to finish the season before making any decisions.
- Ovechkin has received encouragement to continue playing from his mother and former teammate Sergei Fedorov, with his full interview to be broadcast during pregame coverage on Monumental Sports Network.
