US EditionCapitals Say No Decision Has Been Made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL Future After Email Mistake
- The Washington Capitals denied reports on May 30, 2025, that next season would be Alex Ovechkin's last in the NHL after an erroneous email caused confusion.
- The mistake resulted from an email sent by a corporate sales employee that mistakenly described Ovechkin's 2025-26 season as his final year, fueling viral speculation.
- Ovechkin, a 40-year-old Russian left winger entering his 21st NHL season and last year of his five-year contract with the Capitals, holds the all-time goal record after scoring 44 goals this season.
- The Capitals’ PR team clarified on X that no conclusions have been reached regarding Alex Ovechkin’s plans after the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Meanwhile, Ovechkin himself admitted he hasn’t given much thought to his post-2025-26 season intentions, saying, “We’ll see.”
- The continued uncertainty about Ovechkin’s NHL future despite breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record suggests his next season's status remains open and subject to future decisions.
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Fox NewsCapitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Washington Capitals went into damage control on Thursday after reports that an email to season ticket holders had been sent out informing them that the 2025-2026 NHL season would be the last for hockey great Alex Ovechkin. Reports began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon that Ovechkin, who turns 40 in September, would be preparing for his final season in the league. According to a rep…
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Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's NHL future after email mistake
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Washington Capitals say no decision yet on Alex Ovechkin’s future after email from sales staffer goes viral
The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin’s last in the NHL, saying no decision has been made on the Russian’s future.
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