Alex Ovechkin 'Pretty Sure' He Will Return for 22nd NHL Season
Washington Capitals captain and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin has indicated he is likely to return for his 22nd season in the league. Speaking to reporters as his teammates cleared their lockers following a season where the team failed to qualify for the postseason, the 40-year-old star stated he is "pretty sure" it was not his last game. Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record with his 895th career goal, finished the current season with 32 goals and 64 points. He is currently evaluating his future in consultation with his family and the organization. His children have expressed excitement about him staying, citing their love for the city and the team. Ovechkin, who will turn 41 before the next season begins, just completed a five-year, $47.5 million contract. A nine-time Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner and three-time Hart Trophy recipient, he led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup title in 2018. His career point total has reached 1,687, ranking tenth in NHL history.
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Alex Ovechkin 'Pretty Sure' He Will Return for 22nd NHL Season
Washington Capitals captain and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin has indicated he is likely to return for his 22nd season in the league. Speaking to reporters as his teammates cleared their lockers following a season where the team failed to qualify for the postseason, the 40-year-old star stated he is "pretty sure" it was not his last game. Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record with his 895th career goal, finished the current season with 32 goals and 64 points. He is currently evaluating his future in consultation with his family and the organization. His children have expressed excitement about him staying, citing their love for the city and the team. Ovechkin, who will turn 41 before the next season begins, just completed a five-year, $47.5 million contract. A nine-time Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner and three-time Hart Trophy recipient, he led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup title in 2018. His career point total has reached 1,687, ranking tenth in NHL history.
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