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Tom Wilson gives his honest opinion on Alexander Ovechkin retiring


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Patrick Woll
May 18, 2025  (9:40 PM)
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The Washington Capitals season is officially over, and fans are on the edge of their seat as Alexander Ovechkin's future hangs in the balance. While rumours of his retirement have sparked quite the controversy in Caps' Nation, Tom Wilson has his own opinion...

It's no secret that the Washington Capitals had high hopes coming into the 2024-25 NHL postseason.
While the Washington Capitals failed to get to the Eastern Conference Finals, Alexander Ovechkin had a historic season, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record.
While this historic milestone may give Ovechkin peace of mind as he weighs the idea of retirement, his teammates - especially Tom Wilson - are hoping he sticks around a little longer.

Tom Wilson speaks out on Alexander Ovechkin retirement

«It'll be a very weird day when that happens, and we'll cross that bridge when we get there» Wilson said. »He's truly a legend in every meaning of the word.»

Ovechkin has one year remaining on his contract and he passed Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record earlier this year.
According to Athlon Sports, the winger posted 44 goals in 65 games thorough the 2024-25 season despite missing 16 games with a broken leg, finishing his 20th NHL season sitting at 897 goals career-wise.
«I'm looking forward for next year,» Ovechkin said during his end-of-season media availability. «I just want to come back next year and see the team who's capable of winning the Stanley Cup.»

Although all signs point to Ovechkin returning next season, his final decision won't come for at least a few months.
Let's hope the Washington Capitals legend has one more season left in the tank.
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