As Alex Ovechkin announces final season, Las Vegas holds a lasting place in his legacy
Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season brings his legacy back to Las Vegas, where he lifted the Stanley Cup and scored a hat trick while chasing Wayne Gretzky’s goals record. With one more visit ahead, the
Yahoo Sports · October 5, 2026
For Las Vegas, that distinction carries two memories: the heartbreak of watching the Golden Knights ' remarkable inaugural season end, and the sight of one of hockey's greatest players finally lifting the trophy that had eluded him.
Now, with Ovechkin announcing Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, this city occupies a meaningful place in the farewell.
Washington is where he built his career. Las Vegas is where some of its most memorable chapters unfolded.
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