Alex Ovechkin signs one-year deal to return to Capitals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Washington Capitals for his 22nd NHL season. Ovechkin, who recently broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals, had considered retirement but opted to continue, motivated by his family and the pursuit of another Stanley Cup. His wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, was present during the contract signing. Ovechkin aims to add to his 929 career goals in the upcoming season.
- •Ovechkin signs contract on July 2, 2026.
- •The deal is worth $4.25 million.
- •He aims for a second Stanley Cup title.
- •Ovechkin has 929 career goals entering the new season.
- •Anastasia Shubskaya attended the signing ceremony.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Ovechkin’s wife Anastasia steals spotlight in black dress amid Capitals return
"News broke on July 2 that legendary hockey star Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract to return to the Washington Capitals for what will be his 22nd...
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