Get ready to mark your calendars, Seattle, because the end of an era is officially upon us: Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s goal record-holder, is hanging up his skates after the 2026-27 season. The Capitals legend is calling it quits, and while it’s a huge moment for hockey fans everywhere, it also means a final chance for us here in the Emerald City to see him on the ice against our boys.
Ovechkin’s Last Bow: What It’ll Cost to See History
Ovi’s spent his entire career with the Capitals, and his final regular season home game is set for April 4, 2027, against their divisional rival, the Penguins. This isn’t just any game, it’s a historic goodbye happening at Capital One Arena in DC with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. If you’re thinking of making the trip, prepare to open your wallet. Tickets on StubHub are not cheap, with the “get-in” cost currently sitting at $760. Want to snag a main concourse pass? That’ll run you $1,400. It’s pricey, no doubt, but hey, it’s literally a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness a legend’s final home game.
Your Kraken’s Chance to See Greatness
While we won’t see Ovechkin’s absolute final home game here in Seattle, the Kraken *do* get two shots at playing against him in his last season. Circle these dates, folks: Our Kraken are scheduled to face the Capitals at home on Sunday, October 11, with a 5 p.m. start. Then, later in the season, our boys head to DC for an away game against the Capitals on Thursday, December 10, with puck drop at 9:30 p.m. Talk about a chance to witness history, even if it’s against us. You can bet our guys like Matty Beniers, Jordan Eberle, and Joey Daccord will be ready to give him a proper Seattle welcome, or farewell.
The Capitals have already kicked off their 2026-27 campaign with a mix of results, beating the Hurricanes 5-2 on October 2, but then dropping a game to the Lightning 3-1 on October 3. They’ve got a busy October ahead before they clash with our Kraken.
What’s Next for the Great Eight
This season is it for Ovechkin, and honestly, no one’s really ready for it. The guy is a living legend, and every game he plays from here on out is a chance to watch greatness. When our Kraken face off against the Capitals on October 11 at home, it’s not just another game on the schedule. It’s an opportunity to see one of the best to ever lace up skates, period. Don’t miss it, Seattle.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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