Alex Ovechkin Set for Final NHL Home Opener in 22nd Season

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Published: 2026-10-07T18:57:00Z
Category: sports
Source: NHL.com / TribLIVE.com

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is scheduled to play in his final NHL home opener tonight, October 7, against long-time rival Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, announced earlier this week that the 2026-27 season would be his 22nd and final in the league.

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