40-year-old Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin announced when he will make a decision about his future 0 7

According to the 40-year-old hockey player, he plans to discuss the situation with his family and the team's management. The player's health condition will be a decisive factor in his choice.

"We are going to make a decision in the summer. I need to talk to my family, with the team's management. This concerns health; I will turn 41 in September, so it needs to be approached wisely," Ovechkin's words are quoted by the Washington press service.

In the 2025/26 NHL season, the forward played 78 games, scoring 61 points (31+30). The forward has been with Washington since 2005.