San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) reacts after a goal by Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) is unable to knock the puck away from Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, right, is unable to stop a goal by Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, celebrates with defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year. The NHL's career goal-scoring leader announced his intentions in a clip of a pre-taped interview that aired Wednesday. The 40-year-old Ovechkin has been peppered with questions for several months about whether he'll retire or play a 22nd season in the league. Washington will have just three games left after playing at Toronto on Wednesday night and faces an uphill climb to make the playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche's Josh Manson (42) takes a shot against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Colorado Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin (13) makes a pass past St. Louis Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after beating the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) blocks a shot from the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
