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Ovechkin Returns: NHL Legend Agrees New Deal With Washington Capitals

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July 3, 2026

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Ovechkin Returns: NHL Legend Agrees New Deal With Washington Capitals

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin has signed a new contract with the NHL's Washington Capitals. The agreement will keep Ovechkin with the club for one more season. The Russian became an unrestricted free agent on July 1. New Contract After Careful Consideration Ovechkin had previously said he hoped to remain with Washington for two more seasons but wanted time to consider his future. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick noted that the veteran forward deserved a contract reflecting both his age and his status within the organization.

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ovechkin Signs for Season 22, Joining Gordie Howe in Hockey’s Rarest Company

Alexander Ovechkin signed a one-year contract to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd NHL season, joining Gordie Howe in hockey's smallest fraternity. His 929 career goals are 35 more than anyone in the sport's history. He said: I'm back!

Yardbarker

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· Jun 24, 2026

Grading Tuesday's blockbuster NHL trades: Have Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

Senators, Panthers Explore More Moves

The Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers remain active in NHL trade rumors, with Mason McTavish, Jason Robertson, Sergei Bobrovsky and Connor Hellebuyck among the names linked to offseason...

CBS Sports

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· Jul 2, 2026

2026 NHL free agent tracker: Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky, Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals

Where will the NHL's top free agents land in free agency?

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ovechkin signs to play 22nd season, nears record for most played by US pro athlete

The Washington Capitals re-sign captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, making him the longest tenured athlete in the history of Washington professional sports. Ovechkin will return for his 22nd season. His name sits next to other infamous longstanding athletes in men’s professional sports. “I’m back!” said Ovechkin. “Thank you to everyone for giving []...Click to read more

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Canada's magical World Cup run ends in loss to Morocco

HOUSTON (AP) -- Canada's unprecedented run to the World Cup's round of 16 put the country where hockey is king in the international soccer spotlight. Now, the challenge is to build on this year's success. It's a privilege to have a Canadian national team competing on the international level at levels that had never been dreamed of 10 years ago, coach Jesse Marsch said. There's real excitement. With that excitement comes higher expectations, right? So, next World Cup, everyone's gonna say that

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Related coverage for "Ovechkin Returns: NHL Legend Agrees New Deal With Washington Capitals": The Eastern Herald — Ovechkin Signs for Season 22, Joining Gordie Howe in Hockey’s Rarest Company. Yardbarker — Grading Tuesday's blockbuster NHL trades: Have Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?. NDTV — Senators, Panthers Explore More Moves. CBS Sports — 2026 NHL free agent tracker: Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky, Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals . Off The Press — Ovechkin signs to play 22nd season, nears record for most played by US pro athlete. The korea Herald News — Canada's magical World Cup run ends in loss to Morocco