"To be honest with you, I'm pretty sure it's not my last game. I hope it's not my last game, against Columbus. I have to make a decision to see where we're at. The team, family. The kids are already asking me, 'Dad, are you staying or no?' And I tell them, 'We'll see.' They want me to come back. They love the city, they love the team, they love the boys."
"When asked what he'd like to hear from Patrick, Ovechkin joked: 'We want you for two more years. Here's your contract, sign it.' Ovechkin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, said he would 'probably not' play for another NHL team if he didn't return to Washington."
"Ovechkin wouldn't reveal a timeline for his decision but said the Capitals' ability to make the postseason -- after failing to qualify this season -- and win the Stanley Cup are paramount, alongside considerations about his family and his health."
Alex Ovechkin expressed confidence that his upcoming game against Columbus will not be his final appearance. The 40-year-old captain is weighing his future, considering family and team dynamics. His children are eager for him to continue playing, and he plans to consult with them and the Capitals before making a decision. Ovechkin, who has had a successful season with 32 goals and 32 assists, emphasized the importance of the team's performance and his health in determining his next steps.
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