Wilson hopes Ovechkin returns for new-look Capitals after trades

Tom Wilson spoke publicly about his hopes that Alex Ovechkin will return for a 22nd NHL season with the Washington Capitals, revealing he recently called his teammate and found him vacationing in Turkey. Ovechkin, 40 (turning 41 on September 17), is an unrestricted free agent and the NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, having served as Capitals captain since 2010. Wilson expressed confidence that Ovechkin could continue performing at an elite level if he chooses to play on.