NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season
Russian led Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup win
TL;DR
- Alex Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals and NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, announced his 22nd season will be his last.
- Ovechkin informed his teammates of his decision, stating his love for the game but acknowledging it's the right time to retire.
- He aims to enjoy his final season, make the playoffs, and contend for the Stanley Cup with the team.
- Ovechkin holds the league's career goalscoring record, having surpassed Wayne Gretzky's mark.
- He has spent his entire career with the Capitals, winning multiple awards and leading them to their first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- Ovechkin plans to return to Russia after retiring from the NHL.