The Washington Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 2024-25 regular season finale, highlighting a long-standing rivalry marked by Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's storied careers. While the Capitals head into the playoffs as the Eastern Conference leaders, the Penguins will enter a premature offseason. Both players reflect on their evolving relationship, noting a shift from rivalry to friendship over their 20 seasons. Ovechkin, suggesting he has more games left, reinforces that their connection is significant for the NHL and sports fans alike, forecasting continued discussions about their legacy.
Ovechkin shared that the rivalry has softened over the years, stating, 'But right now we talk like 'congrats' each other if we hit some milestones.'
Ovechkin emphasized the lasting impact of their careers: 'It's great for us, people going talk about Crosby and Ovechkin, Pittsburgh and Washington for maybe 20 or 50 more years.'
Ovechkin hinted at future matchups against Crosby: 'I'm not retire yet, so,' indicating that their rivalry is far from over.
Ovechkin reflected on their friendship: 'It's a battle, but it's a friendship right now, so it's good.'
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