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Sons Introduce Ovechkin at Final Capitals Home Opener

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Sons Introduce Ovechkin at Final Capitals Home Opener

11 sourcesUpdated Oct 8, 20261 min read

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Alex Ovechkin’s sons, Sergei and Ilya, introduced their father before the Washington Capitals’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, wearing Capitals gear and his No. 8 jersey. Ovechkin hugged them before joining his teammates as the Capital One Arena crowd cheered. The moment was especially poignant because Ovechkin had announced that the 2026-27 season would be his last in the NHL, making this his final home opener.

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“Alex Ovechkin's 'cool' final home opener marked by sons introducing him pregame”

ESPN · Oct 8, 2026

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“Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3”

Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer · Oct 8, 2026

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