Is Alex Ovechkin retiring? Capitals fans chant for 'one more year' in Great 8's potential final home game
Alex Ovechkin might be one of the NHL's oldest active players. He remains a threat on the offensive side of the puck at age-40.
Is Alex Ovechkin retiring? Capitals fans chant for 'one more year' in Great 8's potential final home game originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Alex Ovechkin's age-40 season hasn't been without its difficulties. The Capitals talisman has lumbered across the ice at points, struggling to offer much outside of shooting for a Washington side that has tumbled down the Eastern Conference standings. And yet, his snap shot remains wicked as ever.
With 32 goals (and counting), Ovechkin recorded the third-most goals in a single season after turning 40. There isn't a lot Ovechkin can do in old age. But what he can do is whip pellets into the back of the cage.
Ovechkin's scoring exploits garner attention. But his dwindling returns indicate he is firmly on the downturn. Will he opt to disappear into the sunset upon the conclusion of the season?
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