# NHL regular-season goals record holder Alexander Ovechkin says this will be his final season

https://mins.news/en/item/86830

- Meduza, 2026-10-05 17:44 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/05/nhl-regular-season-goals-champion-alexander-ovechkin-says-this-season-will-be-his-last

> Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin says he will retire from the NHL after the current season. He told teammates about the decision, saying his 22nd year in the league will be his last. The 41-year-old has spent his entire NHL career with Washington, captaining the team since 2010, and holds the regular-season goals record with 929.

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