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Ovechkin's No. 8 to Retire as NHL Legend

12/17/2025

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is in the final year of his five-year contract signed in 2021.
He is in his 21st NHL season and holds the record for the most goals in NHL history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky in April.
Ovechkin's No. 8 will be retired at Capital One Arena following his retirement.

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Story summary

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is in the final year of his five-year contract signed in 2021.
He is in his 21st NHL season and holds the record for the most goals in NHL history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky in April.
Ovechkin's No. 8 will be retired at Capital One Arena following his retirement.