May 23, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on from the ice during a stoppage in play in the first period against the Boston Bruins in game five of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
So about that Alex Ovechkin contract extension.
The Washington Capitals didn’t seem to concerned at the end of the season, and Ovi brushed off any doubts himself. Yet here we are with another hint at a possible return to Russia for the Great 8.