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NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season

The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, has announced his retirement at the end of this season, concluding a 22-year career. The 41-year-old Russian forward, who captained the Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup victory in 2018, made the decision known to his teammates before sharing it publicly.

His farewell marks the end of an era for the franchise and the league’s record-holder in career goals.

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