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COUNTDOWN: Washington Capitals Prepare as Alex Ovechkin Returns to North America, DRIVING Change

Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Published: Aug 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 2072
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Summary

Washington Capitals set the stage for Alex Ovechkin's next chapter as September 10th marks his anticipated return from Russia. Is this Ovechkin’s final NHL season, or will he surprise fans yet again? DAN HOLMI analyzes Ovechkin’s contract situation, the “anything is possible” mindset, and how an 84-game season might impact the goal-scoring legend as he chases Gretzky’s record.