Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said this season will be his last with the NHL.⁠ ⁠ He announced the news in a locker room address and a Capitals social media post.⁠ ⁠ “My family and I decided this summer that this will be my final year in the NHL. I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it’s the right decision,” he said on X.⁠ ⁠ #ovi #alexovechkin #capitals #washingtoncapitals #hockey #washingtondc #dc