The Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League may be considering a move to Virginia, according to multiple reports.
Legislators approved a plan to build a new arena that would host the NHL team along with the NBA franchises, the Washington Wizards and the city’s basketball operations. The project places the stadium in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, a suburb just outside Washington, D.C., roughly 9 miles from Capital One Arena, where the Capitals and Wizards currently play their home games.
In this season’s action, the superstar captain Alexander Ovechkin has skated in 25 games and produced 16 points, including 5 goals and 11 assists. Across his illustrious career, Ovechkin has tallied 827 goals, a figure that places him among the elite scorers in league history. The edge separating him from Wayne Gretzky, who holds the all-time record, stands at 67 goals.
Tonight marked a milestone as Ovechkin registered his 1,500th point in the NHL with an assist during the game against the Dallas Stars. He is the first player from Russia to reach this landmark, underscoring a career defined by durability and prolific scoring.
Earlier this week, a representative for Ovechkin dismissed rumors about any immediate departure from the NHL. The spokesperson emphasized that discussions about a potential relocation or restructuring are part of ongoing considerations but did not indicate an imminent change for the player or the Capitals.