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Evgeni Malkin commented on Alexander Ovechkin’s decision to retire from the NHL after the current season

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin spoke about the decision of Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin to end his NHL career after this season, calling the departure of the legend a difficult moment for the league and wishing his compatriot health, many goals and pleasure from the last season, while not ruling out that the 2026/2027 season could be his last.

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Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals, announced his intention to retire from the NHL after the current season. Evgeni Malkin, Russian forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ovechkin's teammate on the Russian national team, commented on this decision.

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin spoke about the decision of Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin to retire from the National Hockey League (NHL) after this season. Journalist Dan Potash quotes his words on his page on the social network X.

Malkin said that Ovechkin's departure will be a difficult moment for the entire league, since the Washington forward is a legend and enjoys great love from fans. He wished his compatriot to avoid injuries, stay healthy, score many goals and enjoy his last season.

Malkin admitted that he does not rule out that the 2026/2027 season could also be his last. At the same time, the 40-year-old Russian emphasized that he still loves hockey, although he admits that playing at a high level in every match is becoming more and more difficult.

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