"Ahead of what could be his final ever home game for the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin posed for a photo during pregame warmups with his rivals from the Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang."
"Ovechkin has done battle with Crosby since their dueling rookie seasons in 2005-06, with Malkin in their junior days as Russian players and then in the NHL since the 2006-07 campaign."
"The two teams' head coaches then started all four players for the opening faceoff."
"Ovechkin is undecided as to whether he will return in the fall for another season, saying earlier this week that he will make that decision in the summer."
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby posed for a photo before what could be Ovechkin's final home game for the Capitals. This game marks their 100th career matchup, including regular season and playoffs. Ovechkin and Crosby have faced each other since their rookie seasons in 2005-06. The head coaches of both teams started Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin, and Letang for the opening faceoff. Ovechkin is uncertain about returning for another season, with a decision expected in the summer.
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