Ovechkin announced that 2026-27 will be his last NHL season Monday.
Ovechkin will go down as the greatest goalscorer in NHL history, having racked up 929 goals in his career -- a total he will likely continue to add to over the next 82 games of the 2026-27 campaign. The world-class winger figures to get plenty of accolades from opponents throughout the year as he takes one final lap around the league.