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Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters walks after attending a session at the NFL football annual meetings, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

District of Sports: Who will the Washington Commanders take in the NFL Draft?

By George Gerbo and Liam Griffin

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals to have contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacting after taking a shot during the second period of an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., April 12, 2026. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for the Washington Times)

Capitals’ Ovechkin hints at returning to NHL, ‘pretty sure’ he won’t retire

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shouts from the bench in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Capitals fans, teammates give Ovechkin royal send-off in his potential final NHL game

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) on the ice during pregame warmups before the start of an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., April 12, 2026. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for the Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Not even Ovechkin, author of his own mystery, seems to know how this ends

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on after he faced off with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals win in Ovechkin’s potential final home game to keep playoff hopes alive

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, smiles after a goal by defenseman Karl Alzner in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Ovechkin retirement speculation looms large as Capitals chase playoffs

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) skate during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin motions to the crowd after he scored his 1,000th career goal combining regular season and playoffs during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals star Ovechkin says retirement decision won’t arrive until summer

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas (62) in action during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, October. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals hope newly promoted Ilya Protas gives team ‘jolt’ in playoff hunt

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin retirement rumors heat up as NHL season winds down

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth

By John Coon - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 1,000th goal, Capitals fall to Avalanche in OT

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes to the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes to the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals usher in a youth movement in preparation for life after Alex Ovechkin

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press