Alex Ovechkin’s sons introduce dad at final Capitals home opener of his Hall of Fame career

TRENDINGDodgers return to NLCSRays sweep YankeesBrewers clinch NLCSValkyries, Dream win Game 2sNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byAlex Ovechkin’s sons introduce dad at final Capitals home opener of his Hall of Fame careerAssociated PressThu, October 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCapitals top Penguins in final season of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby matchupsAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby didn't factor into the scoring in one of their final meetings, but other Capitals players had big games.USA TODAY SportsWayne Gretzky reveals how he really feels about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement being way different than hisThe Washington Capitals are set for their home opener on Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It will be the last home opener for Alex Ovechkin. Earlier this week, Ovechkin announced that this season will be his last . Now, Wayne Gretzky, who is now the second all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history, is speaking about the retirement […] The post Wayne Gretzky reveals how he really feels about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement being way different than his appeaClutchPointsCapitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementCapitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.Associated PressPenguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big winIt was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.WPXILike Old Times: Penguins Game 4 vs. CapitalsThe next time they face off in Washington will be the final game of the season and Ovechkin’s NHL career.WPXIAlex Ovechkin Final Season: What To Expect From The Great EightAlex Ovechkin announced on Monday that this will be his last NHL season. Ovechkin is entering his 22nd season, and his career will come to a close at the end of it. He announced to his teammates that “it’s sad, but it is what it is. We have an unbelievable team this year. There are […] The post Alex Ovechkin Final Season: What To Expect From The Great Eight appeared first on Stadium Rant.Stadium RantIn Ovechkin's Last Season, Capitals & Penguins Relish Final Run Of Rivalry As They Face Off In D.C. Home OpenerARLINGTON, V.A. – When he was a boy, way before he could even fathom being on the Washington Capitals, Vincent Desharnais would watch Alex Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby go toe-to-toe, renewing their rivalry as the divisional opponents went head to head.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsPens Points: Crosby meets Ovechkin for first of final battlesFollowing Monday’s announcement that this would be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals fans likely peeked at the schedule to see how many more times the two generation-defining rivals would face off. Luckily for us, tonight is the first of four final regular season matchups between Ovechkin and Crosby. Puck drop […]SB NationConnor McDavid Reveals True Feelings on Alex Ovechkin After Retirement NewsConnor McDavid reflected on Alex Ovechkin’s retirement news and revealed his favorite NHL player growing up.Athlon SportsOilers’ Connor McDavid shares hilarious take after Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcementAlex Ovechkin’s farewell tour is officially underway, and the tributes have started pouring in from around the NHL . Connor McDavid offered one of his own on Tuesday, though the Edmonton Oilers captain could not resist adding an honest confession about where his loyalties were as a kid. Ovechkin announced on Monday that the 2026-27 campaign will be […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares hilarious take after Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenguins Ghastly Giveaways Give Capitals Big WinWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowEvgeni Malkin Makes Retirement Admission Reacting to Alex Ovechkin NewsEvgeni Malkin addressed Alex Ovechkin's final NHL season while discussing his own future and retirement.Athlon SportsTakeaways: Tuch-Dubois-Wilson Line Powers Capitals Past PenguinsWASHINGTON — It was a different kind of atmosphere on Wednesday at Capital One Arena, one filled with emotion, anticipation and nerves aplenty, as Alex Ovechkin took the ice for what would be his final home opener, in fitting fashion as the Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsIs Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin AnnouncementThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking on the Washington Capitals for the first time this season on Wednesday night. And yep, as it has been for the past two decades, it’s about Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. That won’t be the case for a whole lot longer, though. Ovechkin announced recently that this will be his […] The post Is Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins Game 4, Like Old Times: Lines, Goalies, & How to Watch vs. CapitalsWASHINGTON, D.C. — In a city more divided than Berlin circa the Cold War, there is one agreement. The Pittsburgh […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins vs. Capitals Schedule 2026-27: When Do Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin Face Off This Season?Here's a breakdown of all the games this season between the Penguins and Capitals.Sportsnet PittsburghAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's generation-defining rivalryAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, who will meet on the ice tonight, have defined hockey in the 21st century.Yahoo Sports AM NewslettersHow the World Has Changed Since Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin Made NHL DebutsHere's a breakdown of what's gone on in the world since Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin took the ice.Sportsnet PittsburghPens Points: Capital CrushedA slow start on Wednesday night saw the Pittsburgh fall into a 4-1 that they almost clawed back from but ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in D.C. Bryan Rust made his season debut after battling injury and scored his first of the season while Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson […]SB Nation