Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll play again
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.
Alex Ovechkin says he's pretty sure the Capitals' season finale against the Blue Jackets was not his last game, but he still has to make the decision on his future. (0:42)
"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," said the 40-year-old captain. "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."
Ovechkin said last week that he would decide on his future in the offseason, after consulting with his family and the Capitals. He reiterated he hadn't yet spoken with general manager Chris Patrick about his future.
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.