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Alex Ovechkin Signs Up for 22nd Season
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will return for his 22nd NHL season, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. On July 1, he became an unrestricted free agent after his five-year, $47.5 million contract expired. 11 weeks before his 41st birthday, Ovechkin agreed to a new one-year deal with the Capitals. He will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games), and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Despite having more than 20 years of wear and tear, Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season. He recorded a fifth consecutive 30-goal campaign and had 64 points (32 goals, 32 assists). With additional help on offense, including Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, Ovechkin should remain productive in 2026-27.
Source: Tom Gulitti
Source: Tom Gulitti
