Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future in doubt after final-game claim by insider

Alex Ovechkin has yet to confirm whether he will return for another NHL season, but recent developments suggest retirement is becoming increasingly likely. TSN insider Darren Dreger believes Washington’s offseason moves indicate the Capitals expect their captain not to return. Ovechkin has said family, health and the team’s Stanley Cup outlook will guide his decision, while head coach Spencer Carbery and general manager Chris Patrick maintain that no final choice has been made. As the organization waits for an answer, attention remains fixed on what could be the closing chapter of one of the NHL’s greatest careers.