Alex Ovechkin, NHL’s all-time goals leader, will return to Washington Capitals
NHL all-time goals leader Alex Ovechkin has re-signed with the Washington Capitals for his 22nd professional season.
📍 Where it landed
Alex Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on a one-year contract. He returned for a 22nd NHL season alongside new additions to the team.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract to return to the Washington Capitals. This marks his 22nd season in the NHL.
Coverage from The New York Times, NBC Sports Boston, and WSAV-TV emphasizes that this return is not merely a sentimental run. The Sunday Guardian reports that Ovechkin has also discussed his future in the league following the signing.
Future developments include the team's performance with Ovechkin and new additions, which NHL.com suggests provides the Capitals with a high ceiling.
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The reporting (10)
- How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin... www.espn.com · 45d ago
- Great wait is over: Alex Ovechkin returns for another season with Washington Capitals WTOP · 45d ago
- Inside the NHL: Alex Tuch signing is a key piece to return of 'Great Eight' to DC Buffalo News · 45d ago
- Alex Ovechkin Should Not Lead The Washington Capitals' Offense Anymore Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Alex Ovechkin is coming back to the Capitals, and not just for a sentimental run The New York Times · 46d ago
- NHL News: Alex Ovechkin Signs One-Year Contract With Washington Capitals, Opens up on NHL Future Ahead Of 22nd Season The Sunday Guardian · 46d ago
- Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals NBC Sports Boston · 46d ago
- Brendan’s Sports Shorts; Friday, July 3rd My Prince George Now · 46d ago
- Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season WSAV-TV · 46d ago
- NHL EDGE stats: Capitals have high ceiling with Ovechkin, new additions NHL.com · 46d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How long is Alex Ovechkin's new contract?
He has signed a one-year contract.
Which season of his NHL career will this be?
This will be his 22nd NHL season.
Which team is Ovechkin returning to?
He is returning to the Washington Capitals.
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