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Ovechkin vs. Crosby by the numbers

36 – Combined number of seasons Crosby (19) and Ovechkin (17) have been captains of their teams.

Alex Ovechkin’s retirement speculation skyrockets ticket prices for Sidney Crosby, Penguins matchup

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby could meet for the last time as the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins, and no one wants to miss the action.

Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom

Is one of the NHL's best rivalries nearing an end? Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet for the 100th and 101st time during their Hall of Fame careers when the Pittsburgh Penguins and
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Crosby vs. Ovechkin: NHL.com writers choose sides in historic rivalry

Ovechkin, the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, and Crosby, the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NHL Draft, have played against each other more than any other No. 1 picks. Gilbert Perreault (1970) and Guy Lafleur (1971) are second with 71 meetings.

A retrospective on the Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin rivalry as it approaches its conclusion

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's rivalry has significantly impacted the NHL, with their legacies solidified through numerous memorable encounters as they approach the end of their careers.

As Ovechkin Ponders Retirement, Former NHL Goalie Recounts How Ovi 'Lit Me Up'

Former all-star NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk did not face Alex Ovechkin often during his career. But when he did, the Washington Capitals sniper kept finding his way to the back of the net.
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Ovechkin may be wrapping up career with Capitals, Gulitti says

Gulitti, who covers the Washington Capitals for NHL.com, joined co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn P. Roarke to discuss Ovechkin's future. The legendary 40-year-old Capitals forward said in an interview posted by the team on social media Wednesday that he will wait until the offseason to decide if this is going to be his last season in the NHL.