Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for a 22nd season on a one-year deal

The Washington Capitals re-signed Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season, ESPN and NHL.com reported. The deal carries a $4.25 million average annual value, and the 40-year-old NHL all-time goals leader enters the season with 929 regular-season goals after leading Washington with 32 last year.