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Ovechkin Says 'We'll See' on NHL Future After Capitals' Season Finale
The Capitals star plans an exit interview and a return to Russia in May, leaving his NHL future unresolved as a pending free agent.
- On Tuesday, April 14, NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin played what might be his final game for the Washington Capitals, a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, leaving his return for a 22nd season undecided.
- Ovechkin just completed the final season of a five-year, $47.5-million contract, marking his 21st NHL season as Washington finished two points shy of a playoff spot, the fifth time since 2004.
- Chanting "One more year" and "O-Vi," a large contingent of Capitals fans traveled to Nationwide Arena to show support, which Ovechkin acknowledged as "very nice."
- Coach Spencer Carbery confirmed team discussions regarding the captain's uncertain future occurred, while longtime teammate Tom Wilson stated, "He's doing his best job just to keep it normal."
- Exit interviews with management will precede Ovechkin's return to Russia in May, with the 40-year-old noting he will make his final decision regarding retirement during the offseason.
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Alex Ovechkin stays firm about his potential retirement status after Capitals' final regular season game
The Washington Capitals' 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in their final regular season game on Tuesday turned out to be a dead rubber for both teams after they were eliminated from the playoff
"I hope this wasn't my last game," says Alexander Ovechkin after the last Washington Capital game this season.
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