In a recent interview, Alexander Ovechkin expressed the significance of his rivalry and career with Sidney Crosby, stating that they saved the National Hockey League.
The remarkable success of both Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby is set to land them in the Hockey Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Ovechkin continues to chase Wayne Gretzky's goals record, while Crosby, with 22 points in Pittsburgh's first 18 games this season, shows no signs of slowing down.
Crosby and Ovechkin clashed once this season and won't face each other again until January 2nd, 2024, when they meet in Pittsburgh.