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Alex Ovechkin: Reflecting on Career and Future Plans

8/12/2025

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At 40, Alex Ovechkin stands at a crossroads in his hockey career as his contract with the Washington Capitals nears its end. After achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the NHL's all-time leading scorer, he brushed off a reporter's inquiry about the possibility of playing alongside his son, Ovi Jr., humorously noting he won't be ready for the pros at 55.

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At 40, Alex Ovechkin stands at a crossroads in his hockey career as his contract with the Washington Capitals nears its end. After achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the NHL's all-time leading scorer, he brushed off a reporter's inquiry about the possibility of playing alongside his son, Ovi Jr., humorously noting he won't be ready for the pros at 55.