ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The chase is done. Is the farewell tour next?

Alex Ovechkin remained reticent about his future Thursday when he spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his 21st season.

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