Four Reasons Ovi Will Be Back Next Year

With rampant speculation that Alexander Ovechkin may retire, the Capitals have given him reasons to come back for another shot at the Cup.

ByJohn Murray|

Apr 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates an empty net goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images | Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

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2. The Caps Have the Assets to Make a Big Trade

A Matthews — Feb 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Austin Matthews Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images | Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

GM Chris Patrick has openly stated that the team would like to add a top six winger. The John Carlson trade was tough to accept, but those extra picks give the team the ammunition to go out and find a top line pass first center they need to fix the power play. Players like Austin Matthews, Brady Tkacuhk, and Jason Robertson are rumored to be on the trading block. Bringing in a player like one of those guys to add to the forward ranks immediately makes the Capitals a contender.

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2. The Caps Have the Assets to Make a Big Trade

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