Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals for 22nd NHL season on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals for the upcoming NHL season. The contract includes a $1 million salary and a $3.25 million signing bonus, with the potential for an additional $4.75 million if he plays in at least 10 games. As the all-time leading goal scorer at nearly 41 years old, Ovechkin will continue to serve as the team captain. This decision follows his ongoing commitment to the Capitals as they prepare for another competitive season.
- •Ovechkin signs one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million.
- •He will turn 41 in September 2026.
- •Ovechkin remains the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.
- •The Capitals have confirmed his return to the team.
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- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Ovechkin Returns to Sign One-Year Deal with Capitals
- 4:59 PMCBS NHL — Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals: NHL's all-time goals leader back for one year, $4.25 million
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Ovechkin sends message after signing one-year Capitals contract
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Ovechkin signs 1-year deal to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season
"Alex Ovechkin has ended retirement speculation by signing a one-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals. The deal carries a $4.25 million average annual value and ensures the NHL‘s all-time leading goal scorer returns for his 22nd season with the…
"Defying retirement rumors, the Great 8 returns to a bolstered Washington roster, chasing one final Stanley Cup and extending his legendary goal record in a high-stakes 22nd season.
"Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. On Thursday, The Great 8 signed a […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 3:21 AMAlex Ovechkin Returns To Capitals On A One-Year Deal
Defying retirement rumors, the Great 8 returns to a bolstered Washington roster, chasing one final Stanley Cup and extending his legendary goal record in a high-stakes 22nd season.
- ESPNJul 2, 2026, 5:54 PMOvechkin returning for 22nd season with Capitals
NHL career goals leader Alex Ovechkin will return for the 2026-27 season with the Washington Capitals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:32 PMAlex Ovechkin Will Return to Washington for One More Season
The one-year contract extension is based heavily on an appearance incentive.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:13 PMAlex Ovechkin Returns to Sign One-Year Deal with Capitals
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. On Thursday, The Great 8 signed a […]
- CBS NHLJul 2, 2026, 4:59 PMAlex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals: NHL's all-time goals leader back for one year, $4.25 million
The Capitals legend is back for his 22nd season with the franchise
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 4:58 PMAlex Ovechkin sends message after signing one-year Capitals contract
Alex Ovechkin has ended retirement speculation by signing a one-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals. The deal carries a $4.25 million average annual value and ensures the NHL‘s all-time leading goal scorer returns for his 22nd season with the…
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 4:39 PMAlex Ovechkin signs 1-year deal to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season
The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer is not hanging up his skates just yet.
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