Alex Ovechkin leaves door open to return despite retirement speculation

The 40-year-old NHL all-time leading scorer says the decision rests on family, fitness and the roster around him.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Will he stay or will he go?

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That’s the question hanging over the Washington Capitals organization after superstar Alex Ovechkin met with reporters Monday at the team’s locker clean-out, just days after Washington narrowly missed the playoffs.

Despite widespread speculation that the 40-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract, will retire this offseason, Ovechkin was far from definitive about his future.

“I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game

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