NewzWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that his current 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, marking the beginning of a farewell tour for the star player. Ovechkin delivered the news directly to his teammates, a moment captured in a video released by the team.
Regarded as a legend of the franchise, Ovechkin holds the league's career goal-scoring record and stands as the NHL's all-time leading scorer. Reflecting on the decision in a statement, he expressed a deep love for the sport while affirming his certainty that the timing is right to step away.
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