Capitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error

The Washington Capitals went into damage control on Thursday after reports that an email to season ticket holders had been sent out informing them that the 2025-2026 NHL season would be the last for hockey great Alex Ovechkin. 

Reports began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon that Ovechkin, who turns 40 in September, would be preparing for his final season in the league. 

According to a report from thehockeywriters.com, an email was sent out Thursday that read, "OCTOBER ...