Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals is an NHL hockey club that extended a one-year contract with Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin, who became the team's captain. The club aims to retain him despite his age and potential salary cap constraints. Ovechkin, who has played in the NHL since 2005, previously considered returning to Russia but remains active with the team. His continued participation is supported by both the organization and league officials.

Recent coverage

• Ovechkin concludes three-year legal dispute with neighbor after Florida flood — Вести
• Ovechkin Reaches Settlement with Neighbor Who Flooded His Apartment in the US — Вечерняя Москва
• Goalkeeper of Ukraine's hockey team Eduard Zakharchenko, who was wanted to break Ovechkin's legs, has been mobilized in the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Фонтанка
• Tikhonov Advised Ovechkin to Play in the NHL and Not Return — Вечерняя Москва
• Fetisov comments on the size of Ovechkin's new contract with 'Washington' — Вести
• Ovechkin poses with family after signing contract with Washington Capitals — Вечерняя Москва
• "I'm back!" Alexander Ovechkin signs new contract with Washington Capitals — Фонтанка
• Ovechkin signs new contract with Washington Capitals — Вести
• Ovechkin signs one-year contract with Washington Capitals — Вечерняя Москва
• Ovechkin becomes a free agent for the first time in his NHL career — Вести
• Tyukavin reveals what he and Ovechkin did on vacation — Вечерняя Москва
• Ovechkin Plans to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final — Вести
• Russian hockey player Dorofeyev joins the New York Rangers — Вести
• Washington wants to free up salary cap space to keep Ovechkin — Вести
• Ovechkin's Wife Publishes Photos with Sons from Turkey Vacation — Вечерняя Москва
• NHL Commissioner Bettman Expresses Hope That Ovechkin Continues Career in the League — Москва 24