Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Toronto visit comes without farewell tour as Alex Ovechkin delays decision on future
Apr 8, 2026 | 7:38 AM
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TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin won’t be holding a farewell tour.
The Washington Capitals captain and the NHL’s all-time goal-scorer said in a taped message Wednesday he will wait until the off-season to decide on his playing future.
“We’re going to make a decision in the summer,” Alex Ovechkin said, noting he still needs to speak with his family, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan and general manager Chris Patrick.
He added health will be the key factor: “I’m going to be 41 years old in September, so you just have to be smart about it.”
