Capitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error

Capitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error

The Capitals said the email 'mistakenly alluded' to Ovechkin’s final season

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is greeted by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after he scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)