Sons Introduce Ovechkin at Final Capitals Home Opener

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.