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Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Episode: CAPITALS FAREWELL? Why Ovechkin’s Last Season Feels Inevitable + Meet Future Star Lynden Lakovic
Description: Alex Ovechkin may be publicly shutting down retirement rumors, but signs are mounting that this upcoming season could be his final NHL campaign. Between a team email mistakenly labeling next season as his last, comments from his wife about returning to Russia, and Ovechkin’s own vague “anything can happen” remarks, there’s reason to believe the 39-year-old could walk away after completing his current contract — especially after surpassing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record.Meanwhile, first-round pick Lynden Lakovic turned heads at Capitals development camp with his towering frame and promising game. GM Chris Patrick called him...