Ovechkin and Crosby Set for Showdown in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA — Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, two of the NHL‘s greatest players, are set to face off for possibly the last time in their storied rivalry on Thursday evening. The game will take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, with puck drop scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

This matchup marks the 74th regular-season meeting between the two stars, who have thrilled fans since entering the league together in 2005. The two players have a combined total of seven Stanley Cup championships and numerous individual awards, including Hart Trophies and Rocket Richard Trophies.

Ovechkin, who is one goal away from reaching 900 career goals, expressed his passion for the game in a recent interview. ‘I still love the game and have a passion for it,’ he said. Meanwhile, Crosby continues to prove his worth as one of the league’s top players, with more than 1,700 career points.

The Penguins come into the game with a record of 8-4-2, while the Capitals hold a record of 6-5-1. The rivalry has heavily favored the Penguins in recent years, with Pittsburgh winning 24 of the last 36 matchups against Washington since 2015. The Penguins also have points in seven of their last eleven games against the Capitals.

Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin is another player to watch, as he leads the team with 19 points this season and has a competitive history against the Capitals.

Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. Commentary will be provided by Bob Wischusen and Ray Ferraro. This is a critical matchup for both teams as they aim to solidify their standings in a competitive Eastern Conference.

As the NHL season progresses, this game promises to add another thrilling chapter to one of the league’s longest-running rivalries, and both Ovechkin and Crosby are eager to showcase their skills one more time.