NHL Legend Alex Ovechkin Hints at Potential Retirement. In a recent interview, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin revealed that he will wait until the offseason to make a decision about his future in the league, leaving fans and hockey enthusiasts wondering if the 37-year-old superstar will hang up his skates for good. With a storied career spanning over two decades, Ovechkin has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history, winning the Stanley Cup in 2018 and claiming numerous individual accolades, including the Hart Trophy. As the Capitals begin their playoff push, Ovechkin's future remains a topic of speculation, and fans eagerly await his decision on whether this season will be his last in the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin will wait until the offseason to decide whether this will be his final season in the NHL, the Washington Capitals captain said in an interview posted by Monumental S ...