Alex Ovechkin announces this season will be his last

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin’s 22nd NHL season will be his last.
The all-time regular-season goal-scorer in NHL history made the announcement via the Washington Capitals’ social media accounts on Monday, saying that he made the decision with his family and that he knew “in (his) heart” that it was the right call.
The Capitals play their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
“It was important to me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game, everyone who has been…