Dylan Strome on Capitals' plans to not treat Alex Ovechkin's potential final game any differently: 'We're going to try to have fun. I think that's the way we're looking at it.'

"Yeah, I think just, you know, if he doesn't want to talk about it, we're not going to bring it up to him. I think, at the end of the day, he's going to make a decision, like he said, in the summer, and we're going to be there to support him, whatever that may be."

"Honestly, guys, I have no clue, and I spend a lot of time with him. I don't know if he really knows. He's a larger-than-life guy. I think at this point, he's such a legend of the game, whatever he wants to do and however he wants it to end, he's earned that right."

"I've had such a blast. I've always said I hope he plays forever. I love being his teammate. He's still got it. He still scored 30 goals, he's leading the way, he's crushing guys, and he's running over guys every night."

Alex Ovechkin may be playing his last game with the Washington Capitals, but the team is treating the matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets like any other. Ovechkin will participate in his 82nd game of the season, and teammates are respecting his decision to wait until the offseason to announce his retirement. Dylan Strome emphasized the team's support for Ovechkin, stating they will treat the game normally and focus on having fun. Ovechkin's impact on the team and his legendary status in hockey are acknowledged by his teammates.

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