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Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Announces Impending Retirement

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Historic goalscorer Alex Ovechkin announced that his twenty-second professional season will be his last.

Longtime Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that his twenty-second year in the NHL will be his final season. The record-breaking goalscorer shared his decision with his teammates before releasing a public message. He entered the league in two thousand and five and led his franchise to its maiden championship title.

Ovechkin informed his teammates of his upcoming retirement before sharing the news publicly on social media.
The veteran forward holds the record for the most career goals in league history.
He captured his first-ever championship title with the Washington franchise during his career.

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BBC SportNHL legend Ovechkin will retire at end of season1h ago · open ↗

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22 yrsseasons played

Why it matters

Professional athletes retiring at the end of storied careers mark major milestones for their franchises and the broader sporting world, especially when holding historic records.

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Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that he will retire from professional play at the conclusion of his upcoming season with the Washington Capitals.

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