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Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

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What happened Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
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CenterAlex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 2, 7:37 PM

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

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Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:32 PM

Ovechkin, Capitals agree to new contract for 2026-27

Alex Ovechkin signs a new deal to return to Washington for his 22nd NHL season.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 7:59 PM

Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer re-signed with the Capitals for his 22nd season.

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Jul 2, 7:37 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Jul 2, 7:59 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.