# Ovechkin's Final Game: Predators Prepare

> Alexander Ovechkin plays his last NHL game in Nashville as the Predators prepare for his retirement.
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- Summary: Alexander Ovechkin plays his last NHL game in Nashville as the Predators prepare for his retirement. Alexander Ovechkin will play his final regular season…
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- Source: Nashville Predators On SI — https://si.com/nhl/predators/onsi/news/hockeys-going-feel-weird-when-hes-gone-predators-prepare-alexander-ovechkins-last-trip-nashville
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:32:37+00:00
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- Topics: alexander ovechkin, nashville predators, nhl, bridgestone arena, steven stamkos, roman josi, andrew brunette, hockey, final game, goal scorer, sports
## Ovechkin's Final Game
Alexander Ovechkin plays his final regular season game for the Nashville Predators on Thursday in Bridgestone Arena.
## Ovechkin's Career Stats
Ovechkin, 41, has 930 career goals, the most in NHL history, passing Wayne Gretzky's 894 in April 2025.
## Stamkos on Ovechkin
Steven Stamkos called Ovechkin the best goal-scorer in NHL history and praised his impact on the league.

> Yeah, I've played against him a long time, obviously the best goal-scorer to ever play this game.
## Stamkos' Experience
Stamkos, the 17th best goal-scorer in NHL history with 631 goals, faced Ovechkin multiple times in the playoffs.
## Josi on Ovechkin
Roman Josi, in his 16th NHL season, expressed gratitude for playing against Ovechkin at least two more times this season.

> Yeah, it's pretty amazing what he has done, it's very cool just being able to play against him so many times.
## Brunette on Ovechkin
Nashville coach Andrew Brunette noted Ovechkin's physicality and will to win, calling him a game ambassador.

> Hockey's going to feel weird when he's gone.
## Ovechkin's Impact
Ovechkin helped revive the NHL with his scoring and energy, leaving an indelible impression on every team he faced.
## Ovechkin's Next Game
Ovechkin takes the ice on the second-half of a back-to-back game against the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. in Bridgestone Arena.
## Key takeaway

Alexander Ovechkin will play his final regular season game for the Nashville Predators on Thursday, marking his 22nd NHL season.