Ovechkin's contract expired on Wednesday, and he had not made his plans known for the 2026-27 season.

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals. The league's career goal-scoring record holder inked a deal with a $1 million…

Ovechkin's contract expired on Wednesday, and he had not made his plans known for the 2026-27 season.

Ovechkin has 929 goals after scoring 32 last season.

The Washington Capitals announced they re-signed NHL leading goal scorer to a bonus-laden one-year contract.

Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goals leader, agreed to a one-year contract extension to return for a 22nd NHL season.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have agreed to a one-year deal to bring back the NHL's all-time leading scorer.

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, will return for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the club announced on Thursday.

The NHL’s all-time leader in career goals is coming back for his 22nd season.

Next season could serve as an appropriate capstone for a singular player.