"Ovechkin is just the fifth different player in NHL history to play all 82 games in a season at age 40 or older, joining legends like Jaromir Jagr and Nicklas Lidstrom."
"Since making his debut with the Capitals on October 5, 2005, Ovechkin has played in 95.4 percent of the Capitals' games, showcasing his durability and commitment."
"Ovechkin finishes the 2025-26 season with 64 points (32g, 32a) in 82 games, the highest mark on the Capitals, demonstrating his continued offensive prowess."
Alex Ovechkin completed the 2025-26 NHL season by playing all 82 games at age 40, joining a select group of players who have done so. He is the fifth player in NHL history to achieve this milestone, following Jaromir Jagr, Nicklas Lidstrom, Teemu Selanne, and Dave Andreychuk. Throughout his 21-year career, Ovechkin has maintained a remarkable participation rate, missing only 76 games, with 51 due to injury. In the final game, he recorded one assist and finished the season with 64 points, leading the Capitals.
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