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Ovechkin Re-signs One-Year, Eyes 1,000 Goals.

7/15/2026

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Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year extension on the second day of free agency, staying with Washington for 2025-26, his 22nd season.
He targets 1,000 regular-season goals, 71 short, while emphasizing that winning another Stanley Cup matters more and citing age, health and “Father Time” as hurdles.
Capitals GM Chris Patrick overhauled the forward group, acquiring Jordan Kyrou and signing Alex Tuch, Booner Jenner and Vincent Desharnais.

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Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year extension on the second day of free agency, staying with Washington for 2025-26, his 22nd season.
He targets 1,000 regular-season goals, 71 short, while emphasizing that winning another Stanley Cup matters more and citing age, health and “Father Time” as hurdles.
Capitals GM Chris Patrick overhauled the forward group, acquiring Jordan Kyrou and signing Alex Tuch, Booner Jenner and Vincent Desharnais.