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NHL legend Ovechkin will retire at end of season

NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin to retire at end of season.

By · Published October 6, 2026  05:30 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  05:30 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin to retire at end of season.
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This decision was first reported by BBC and The Guardian. Further details on his future plans are not yet specified.

Yahoo Sports later reported that Ovechkin will make his final trip to the SAP Center later this season, but this does not contradict any previous reports. The SAP Center is one of the venues on Ovechkin's schedule for the remainder of the season.

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Will Ovechkin continue to play after this season?

No, he has announced his retirement at the end of the season.

Where will Ovechkin play his final game?

The SAP Center is one of the venues on his schedule for the remainder of the season.

What is Ovechkin's career highlight?

He is the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

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