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The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins rivalry is one of, if not, the best rivalry in the NHL. The teams’ respective captains, who were both drafted first overall in 2004, are meeting for the 75th time in their careers.
Young SUPERSTARS. ⭐️
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet on the ice for the 75th time in their Hall of Fame careers today. pic.twitter.com/XOUloCZWWy
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 2, 2020
Prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl matinee clash, Crosby told media, “We’re not best buddies, but at the same time, I think I respect the way he plays and what he’s doing.”
Crosby on relationship w/ Ovechkin: “It’s cordial and respectful. We’re not best buddies, but at the same time, I think I respect the way he plays and what he’s doing. Can relate to the pressure and expectations that come with the position that he was in coming into the League.”
— Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) February 1, 2020
Although the Stanley Cup Champions have played against each other 75 times, only 50 of those are regular-season games.
Rivalry RENEWED!
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet for the 75th time in their careers. This is how they stack up HEAD-to-HEAD. #PITvsWSH pic.twitter.com/LrpGMXUiGq
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 2, 2020
“What he’s [Ovechkin’s] been able to do and what he continues to do is incredible,” Crosby said in a feature that aired during the first intermission. “There’s a lot of respect for what he’s done. He’s still doing it.”
“There’s a lot of respect for what he’s done, and he’s still doing it.”
Sidney Crosby has nothing but respect for his divisional superstar, and cherishes every moment they have against each other on the ice. @penguins | #PITvsWSH pic.twitter.com/KHrDgkXQYk
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 2, 2020
By Della Young
Sid vs. Ovi
Let the games begin! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/JIZx1sIzPZ
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 2, 2020
