It's the news that Washington Capitals fans have been fearing for quite a while. Alex Ovechkin announced the 2026-27 season will be his last, including one final trip to Detroit. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• It's the news that Washington Capitals fans have been fearing for quite a while. News emerged late Monday morning that will see legendary forward Alex Ovechkin retire and play his final NHL season in 2026-27. The team made the announcement on social media on M...S1

• Alex Ovechkin announced the 2026-27 season will be his last, including one final trip to Detroit. #RedWingsS2

• Alex Ovechkin will retire after his 22nd NHL season, ending a record-breaking career with the Washington Capitals.S3S4

• This season will be Alex Ovechkin’s last. The Washington Capitals captain and NHL all-time leading scorer made the announcement to teammates in a video posted by the team on Monday. “I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it’s the right decision,” Ov...S6

• “It’s sad, but it is what it is," Ovechkin said in his locker room address. “It’s hard, but let’s enjoy it and let’s do some special things this year.” boston.com/">Boston.com.S7

• Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL.S8