Getty Alex Ovechkin Congratulates UFC Champion on Major Milestone The Washington Capitals have an interesting summer ahead of them after a disappointing 2025-2026 campaign that saw the team miss the playoffs. This was an unexpected result following a first place finish in the eastern conference the prior year. The biggest storyline of the offseason for Washington revolves around their franchise player, Alex Ovechkin. The 40 year old Russian forward’s contract with the club expires on July 1.