Washington Capitals

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The Capitals' front office says it is prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

Alex Ovechkin says he's pretty sure the Capitals' season finale against the Blue Jackets was not his last game, but he still has to make the decision on his future.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.

There are six games left to finalize playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.

There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.

Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale Tuesday, heard chants of "One more year!" from fans during the final minute.

— Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams.

There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.