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Kirill Kaprizov reacts to Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:54 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Kirill Kaprizov reacts to Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement

Summary

In a significant announcement, Alex Ovechkin revealed he will retire at the end of the NHL season. This decision has resonated throughout the league, particularly for Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, who grew up watching Ovechkin. Both players share a Russian heritage and have a friendship that developed through their careers. Kaprizov, reflecting on Ovechkin's impact, stated that Ovechkin is well-known even to those outside the hockey community. The Wild are scheduled to face the Capitals on November 1, providing an opportunity for Kaprizov to thank Ovechkin in person.

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By the Numbers

•Ovechkin announces his retirement at the end of the season.
•Kaprizov admires Ovechkin and emulated him as a young player.
•Both players have built a friendship over the years.
•Wild will play against the Capitals on November 1.
•Kaprizov honored Ovechkin by wearing his jersey in the All-Star Breakaway Challenge.

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12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Wild star Kirill Kaprizov sounds off on Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement

What they're saying

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Alex Ovechkin sent shockwaves through the NHL world on Monday. Ovechkin announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season. Ovi has played 22 seasons in the NHL, playing long enough that current NHL stars grew up watching him. Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov would be one of those players. Kaprizov, who is also from Russia, would have […] The post Wild star Kirill Kaprizov sounds off on Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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