"Ovechkin assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He stated, 'It's pretty cool. We tried to win, and we tried to finish the season on a good note.'"
"'I don't know what's going to happen. The fans who came here from D.C. and different spots to watch the game which was very nice,' Ovechkin said. 'I could hear them cheering for me and screaming one more year.'"
"'I wanted him maybe if this is it, to ice it with one more empty net. He had a good look at it. The puck just was rolling,' said coach Spencer Carbery regarding Ovechkin's missed opportunity for a final goal."
Alex Ovechkin assisted in a crucial goal during the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets, possibly marking his final NHL game. He is in the last season of his contract and is considering retirement after 21 seasons. Ovechkin expressed gratitude for the support from fans, who chanted for him to play another year. He had a chance for a final goal but missed. His debut was against Columbus, where he scored his first two goals, making this game potentially symbolic.
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