Alex Ovechkin Announces Retirement Plans at End of Current NHL Season

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, has announced his intention to retire at the conclusion of the current season. The 41-year-old stated that the decision was made with his family over the summer. Ovechkin is currently 11 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for combined regular season and playoff goals.