Ovechkin is back, and Capitals added significant talent in offseason
After fans and even some opponents started saying their goodbyes to Alex Ovechkin late last season, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader decided to return for a 22nd NHL season. The 41-year-old Ovechkin won’t be asked to carry the load on a Washington team that made significant additions in the offseason, especially at forward. The Capitals were the No. 1 seed in the East two seasons ago before missing the playoffs in 2025-26.
That says a lot about the fine line between success and failure, but hopes are certainly high again in Washington.
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