A Legend's Final Chapter
During a recent appearance on FONBET’s “FONtour 2026 World Cup,” Alex Ovechkin revealed that his final game in the NHL will be played for Dynamo Moscow, the club where his professional journey began.
The 41‑year‑old forward, who grew up in Dynamo’s academy and spent his first four seasons with the Russian powerhouse, described the move as a way to finish his career on a high note after a storied tenure that includes a Stanley Cup victory in 2018 and a memorable stint during the 2012‑13 NHL lockout.
Ovechkin currently wears the Washington Capitals jersey under a one‑year extension that runs through the 2025‑26 season, but he has hinted at the possibility of extending his time in the league beyond that, even as he contemplates a return to Russia for a final bow.
The Russian star is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s all‑time combined goal record of 1,016; Ovechkin entered the season with 1,006 goals and will turn 41 on opening night of the 2026‑27 campaign, marking his 22nd NHL season.
While reflecting on his legacy, Ovechkin was asked about his future in the sport, and he expressed openness to staying involved with Dynamo Moscow in an advisory capacity, a role he has already embraced during most summers.
The conversation also touched on other hockey greats, with references to Andrey Arshavin, Nikita Filatov, Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, underscoring the global reach of the sport and the respect Ovechkin commands across generations.