Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates on the ice before a preseason NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) handles the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. The Devils won 5-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, celebrates with Logan Thompson (48) after an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin walks the red carpet and signs for fans before an NHL hockey game against New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is introduced before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, battles for the puck against New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)