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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen Whyno

Alex Ovechkin says he's waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

APTOPIX Flyers Capitals Hockey - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals’ season is over to decide whether he’s calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

The NHL’s career goal-scoring leader announced his intentions in a pre-taped interview with Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton that aired Wednesday.

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