Capitals Face Penguins in Home Opener as Alex Ovechkin Begins His Final NHL Season

Capitals face Penguins in home opener as Alex Ovechkin begins his final NHL season

There is always something special about a Washington Capitals home opener, but this one is different.When the Capitals take the ice Wednesday night at Capital O

Capitals' home opener draws even more significance after Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement

Wednesday's opener already had plenty of juice with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins descending on the District for one of two times this season. However, captain Alex Ovechkin's announcement Monday that this season is his last in the NHL has altered the aura around the Capitals' schedule.

In final home opener, Caps’ Alex Ovechkin faces Sidney Crosby, Pens

In the final home opener of Alex Ovechkin's NHL career Wednesday, it's only fitting that he and the Washington Capitals will face fellow legend Sidney Crosby and the rival Pittsburgh Penguins.Ovechkin, 41, announced Monday that his 22nd NHL campaign wi...