Rookie forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith of the San Jose Sharks are poised to face off against Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for the first time. Both players, aged 18 and 19, grew up idolizing Ovechkin and other hockey legends. Celebrini, a fan of Sidney Crosby, reflected on the captivating rivalry between Crosby and Ovechkin, while Smith expressed his disappointment at missing Ovechkin due to an injury during their visit to Washington, highlighting the significance of facing such an iconic player.
Celebrini stated, "It was just awesome seeing those guys compete against each other. Just watching that hockey is his peak childhood for those playoffs."
Smith expressed his disappointment but excitement, saying, "He's one of those guys you mark on your calendar [that] you want to play against."
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