Alex Ovechkin has not formally announced his retirement, but multiple reports in 2025–2026 consistently indicated he was weighing his future and would decide in the offseason after the 2025-26 season. As of April 2026, there is ongoing public speculation and no definitive official retirement statement from Ovechkin or the Capitals. I can check the latest updates if you’d like me to pull current sources.[1][2][3][4]
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Is this the end for the NHL's all-time greatest goal scorer?
www.hockeyfeed.comThe Capitals mistakenly sent out an email Thursday to corporate ticket holders claiming 2025-26 would be Ovechkin's final season.
www.prohockeyrumors.comAt 38, Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has achieved legendary status, but fans wonder how much longer his illustrious NHL career will continue.
www.sportskeeda.comWill he or won't he? That's been the question all season long on whether Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will retire or return for a 2...
www.dazn.comAlex Ovechkin, the NHL's new all-time leading goal scorer, has only a year left on his contract, and he recently spoke in Russia about what his future NHL plans are.
www.yardbarker.comThe Washington Capitals will return from the Olympic break trying to make a postseason push during the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. On top of questions about whether the Capitals will make the playoffs, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of captain Alex Ovechkin and his looming retirement.
www.yardbarker.comNHL.com senior writer discusses future of League's all-time leading goal-scorer on ‘@The Rink' podcast
www.nhl.comAlex Ovechkin made it clear that retirement is not on his mind. The Washington Capitals captain, 39, is still scoring at a high level.
www.sportskeeda.comDespite recent comments and speculation regarding his possible retirement, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has not decided on his NHL future following next season.
thehockeynews.comWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says he will wait until after the season to decide whether to continue his NHL career, as speculation grows that his recent game in Toronto could be his...
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