"Ovechkin announced last week that he would decide on his future in the offseason, after consulting with his family and the Capitals. The 40-year-old winger, in his 21st NHL season, has 32 goals and 31 assists in 81 games."
"Fans serenaded him with 'one more year!' chants throughout the game. His response to those fans? 'I will think about it,' he said, smiling."
"Capitals coach Spencer Carbery noted Ovechkin's refusal to shake hands, saying, 'It's kind of in [Ovechkin] fashion. He's like, 'I'm not retired, so leave me alone.'"
After a 3-0 loss, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins waited for a farewell handshake with Alex Ovechkin, who is contemplating retirement. Ovechkin thanked them but waved them off. He plans to decide on his future after consulting with family and the Capitals. Fans chanted for him to stay, and the game featured tributes to Ovechkin's rivalry with Crosby and Malkin. Despite the loss, the Penguins aimed to honor Ovechkin, but he chose not to engage in the farewell handshake.
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