The Washington Capitals star, who turns 41 in September, contributed an assist in the victory that kept his team's playoff hopes alive. The Capitals must win their regular-season finale in Columbus on Tuesday night and hope Philadelphia fails to win either of its remaining two games to make the playoffs. Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 32 goals and 63 points this season, and he received an assist on the empty-net goal that clinched Sunday's win.
' early in the contest. Ovechkin joined Sidney Crosby at center ice for the opening faceoff. Ovechkin's future remains uncertain, as it is unclear whether this was his final home game of his NHL career.
The Capitals' playoff fate also hangs in the balance, dependent on Tuesday's results and Philadelphia's performance.