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After 22 seasons in the NHL, the league's all-time leading scorer is set to retire. Washington Capitals legend Alexander Ovechkin has confirmed that the 2026-27 campaign will be his final season in the NHL.
Ovechkin's statement did not completely rule out the possibility of continuing his career elsewhere once his contract expires at the end of the season. A return to his former Russian club, Dynamo Moscow, has been mentioned as a potential destination.
With 929 regular-season goals and 77 more in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ovechkin stands as the most prolific goal scorer in NHL history. His list of accolades includes 12 All-Star selections, nine Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophies as the league's top goal scorer, three NHL MVP awards, and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2018 when he also captured his only Stanley Cup.
Now 41 years old, Ovechkin will embark on a farewell tour around the league before moving on to the next chapter of his life.
This brings us to today's quiz. On April 6, 2025, Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky on the NHL's all-time goal scoring list in a game against the New York Islanders. With that in mind, can you name every player who has scored at least 600 NHL goals? Test your knowledge and see how many you can recall.
Key Analysis
Ovechkin's retirement marks the end of an era in professional hockey. His scoring feats have redefined what is possible in the modern game, and his impact on the Capitals franchise and the sport as a whole is immeasurable. As he prepares for his final season, fans and analysts alike will celebrate his achievements and reflect on his place among the greatest players ever to lace up skates.
Originally reported by yardbarker.