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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Returning to Washington for 2026-27

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Ovechkin signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Capitals on Thursday. There was uncertainty during the offseason as to whether Ovechkin would continue his NHL career during the 2026-27 campaign, but he'll remain with the Capitals for at least one more season. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games with Washington last year, racking up 32 goals, 32 assists, 134 hits, 26 PIM and 16 blocked shots while averaging 17:27 of ice time. The NHL's all-time leader in goals has appeared in at least 65 regular-season games in five consecutive seasons, and he should remain a reliable contributor during his age-41 season as long as he can remain healthy.

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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Pockets PP assist in season finale

  04/15/2026 • By RotoWire

  Ovechkin recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets. In what could be his final NHL game, Ovechkin helped set up Jakob Chychrun for the game-winning goal late in the third period. The 40-year-old Ovechkin has yet to decide whether he'll return in 2026-27. However, he proved he is still capable of making a significant contributions, wrapping up the season with 32 goals and 64 points while playing all 82 games for the Capitals.

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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Adds helper in last home game

  04/13/2026 • By RotoWire

  Ovechkin notched an assist, placed three shots on net and dished out five hits in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Penguins. Ovechkin slid the primary helper on Connor McMichael's empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the win for the Capitals. Sunday's game marked what could potentially be the last home game of Ovechkin's career if the Capitals don't make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and if the 40-year-old winger decides to hang up his skates after 21 successful seasons in the NHL. Ovechkin has eight goals and 12 points over his last 13 games, but Washington still sits one point out of a playoff spot. He'll look to end the regular season, and possibly his career, on a high note in Tuesday's road clash against the Blue Jackets.

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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Fills empty net

  04/12/2026 • By RotoWire

  Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal on seven shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins. Over his last 12 games, Ovechkin has eight goals, three assists and 43 shots on net. The 40-year-old superstar has done his part to keep the Capitals in the playoff race, but they must win their last two games and get some help. On the year, Ovechkin has 32 goals, 62 points, 237 shots on net, 128 hits and a minus-5 rating over 80 appearances, which is among the lower point totals in full-length seasons during his career. His five power-play goals this year also represent a career low.

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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Plucks two apples in win

  04/05/2026 • By RotoWire

  Ovechkin recorded two assists and placed four shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 win over Buffalo. Ovechkin reached the 30-assist mark for the 13th time in his NHL career with Saturday's pair of helpers. Overall, the 40-year-old star is up to 61 points, 224 shots on net and 115 hits across 77 games this season. He's also surpassed the 60-point threshold for the fifth consecutive season and the 19th time in his legendary career. He's been extremely steady on offense over his last nine games with 10 points, proving to still be a high-level fantasy option late in his 21st NHL season.

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