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NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season

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Published 5 Oct 2026, 17:15 BST1 min read

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Alex Ovechkin said on Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain

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