April 15 (Reuters) - Alex Ovechkin, ⁠the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, has left the door open ⁠on whether he will return for another campaign, saying he ‌will not make a decision on his playing future until the close season.

The Washington Capitals captain recorded an assist in Tuesday's regular-season finale, a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue ​Jackets, but the result did little to soften ⁠a disappointing end to the ⁠year.