Social media reacts to Ovechkin’s retirement announcement – NHL.com

Fans, media, send best to League’s all-time leading goal-scorer in what will be his final season © Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images By Christopher Detwiler @Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer October 05, 2026 Naturally, he broke the news to his teammates first. Once the decision went public, Zach Leonsis, the president and vice chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Capitals owners), was one of the first to share some of his personal stories with the all-time great. Today’s announcement that this will be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season is deeply personal for me, my family, and our organization. At the same time, there is so much excitement and anticipation for our season and the opportunity we have to celebrate Alex, appreciate every… https://t.co/kuTR5UByNZ pic.twitter.com/qL44abwb9f — Zach Leonsis (@ZacharyLeonsis) October 5, 2026 “I know this season will be emotional, but it will also be a celebration of Ovi, of everything he has accomplished, and of the incredible journey we’ve been fortunate enough to share with him,” Leonsis wrote. “I look forward to appreciating every moment of this final season alongside Alex, our fans, and everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.” Wes Johnson, the longtime Capitals PA announcer who has been
Read More