NHL teams bid farewell to Ovechkin during final season

Capitals captain to retire from League

Hurricanes Ovi ovation

By NHL.com

@NHLMedia

October 14, 2026

After 22 NHL seasons, Alex Ovechkin announced his plans to retire from the League at the end of the 2026-27 season. The Washington Capitals captain will leave etched in the NHL history books as the League’s all-time leading scorer. Teams around the NHL are honoring the “Great Eight” during his farewell tour.

Oct. 13

The Carolina Hurricanes welcomed Ovechkin to Raleigh one last time on Tuesday.

Hurricanes fans gave the Capitals captain a standing ovation during a stoppage in play in the first period at Lenovo Center.

Ovechkin stood up and waved to the cheering crowd on the Capitals bench.

Tonight marks the first stop on Alex Ovechkin's final regular season tour of NHL cities‼️

📺: 32 teams. 16 games. One night. Frozen Frenzy begins at 6 PM ET on @espn pic.twitter.com/oSoZQsCkB0
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2026

And @Canes fans made sure to give Ovechkin a standing ovation in his final appearance! 👏 https://t.co/mbkQhzouDU pic.twitter.com/1LJSObroLu
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2026

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