Alex Ovechkin is headed on vacation.
The news came as Ovechkin attended a LEGO-themed party for his youngest son, who turned six on Wednesday.
According to Match TV, the Washington Capitals captain and his family are traveling south from Russia for their annual beach vacation. Ovechkin has regularly chosen Turkey as his summer getaway in recent years.
“Today, Sasha celebrates his youngest son, Ilyusha’s, birthday,” a source told Match TV on Wednesday, as translated by Google Translate. “And soon, as is his tradition, he’ll be heading to Turkey for a month at the same all-inclusive hotel where he’s vacationed in recent years. He’ll be doing his morning exercises again, playing beach volleyball, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Alexander hasn’t changed his habits.”
On the first day of his Turkey vacation last year, Ovechkin, commonly known as a the GOAT around the hockey world, encountered a herd of goats. While taking in their family’s accommodations, Ovechkin’s wife, Nastya Ovechkina, posted a video to her Instagram Story showing aat least 13 of the animals walking by their pool area.
Ovechkin has also previously gone viral for playing shirtless beach volleyball at the resort.
In the past, Ovechkin’s vacation in Turkey usually lasted a full month, which aligns with his recent statement that he’ll make a decision about his future in July. Ovechkin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, reportedly choosing between one more, one-year contract with the Capitals or retirement from the NHL.
By the time Ovechkin returns home to Russia in July, he’ll have approximately two months before 2026 Capitals Training Camp begins ahead of what could be his age-41 season.
