Alexander Ovechkin announces this will be his last NHL season: 'Let's have fun'
The Capitals legend is planning to hang up his skates once this season reaches its conclusion…
Alexander Ovechkin: What Happened
CBS Sports reported on Monday, October 5, 2026 in a story involving Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals le, Let. Here is how the report opens:
The Capitals legend is planning to hang up his skates once this season reaches its conclusion…
Photos: CBS Sports
It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Hockey League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Alexander Ovechkin announces this will be his last NHL season: 'Let's have fun'
- Who’s involved: Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals le and Let
- League: NHL
- First reported: Monday, October 5, 2026 by CBS Sports
Background: National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nasjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport".
Text from Wikipedia’s National Hockey League article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Alexander Ovechkin?
The Capitals legend is planning to hang up his skates once this season reaches its conclusion… CBS Sports reported the story on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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