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Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, both entering their 19th NHL season, are set to renew their intense rivalry as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals. The two superstars have faced each other numerous times over the years, creating a special dynamic in their matchups. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged the significance of this rivalry, stating that both teams understand there's more to the game when they play each other. As the two players approach the end of their careers, the question arises as to whose career will be more special. The intensity of their rivalry and their loyalty to their respective teams make this matchup a must-watch for hockey fans.
"I just think it will be a special moment playing here again at all, first and foremost. Lots of memories, lots of people, relationships, good times." On Lars Eller, Cup-winning goal scorer for the Capitals in 2018, returning with the rival Penguins: https://t.co/SiF0q1QJGI
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on Penguins-Capitals rivalry: https://t.co/ILx4vufMxC
"I think that's obviously what makes [it] so special: the longevity... we still got a lot of runway left." For Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, their rivalry β and Capitals-Penguins β still holds the same fire after 18 years. It continues on Friday: https://t.co/wjSwrZ4JBZ
βI think it adds a little extra element to it when youβre coming back with a divisional rival. It just does, in a good way." Lars Eller, who scored the Cup-winning goal for the Capitals in 2018, returns to DC tonight with the Penguins: https://t.co/SiF0q1QJGI
Lars Eller on returning to DC to face the Capitals for the first time with the Penguins: "It will be a little strange seeing all the familiar faces. I have to make sure I pass the puck to the black jerseys.β
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are both entering their 19th NHL season. Both have spent their whole careers with one team, but once their playing days come to an end, whose career will be more special? More from @djpoulin20 in The Talking Point: https://t.co/4O6pLjgyJ8
"I think there are areas of his game where we can help him and challenge him to grow defensively." Mike Sullivan on Erik Karlsson, when I asked the @penguins coach about criticism that the Norris Trophy winner doesn't play defense. Much more here: https://t.co/oU2zsDEDUI https://t.co/zRgIspBGwN
In 2005, Alex Ovechkin was a rookie making his NHL debut. Now, 19 years and 822 goals later, he's still playing, still driven by his love for the game β and still hungry to score goals. What he, Backstrom & more had to say going into the Capitals' opener: https://t.co/bfFNTuYhUi
Sidney Crosby: "We want to build off the last game. Obviously, we felt like it wasn't our best. You've got to correct things quickly, we're into games that mean something."
Sidney Crosby on facing Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals: "Both teams understand when we play each other, there's a little bit more to the game. That's developed over the years... Having the opportunity all these years to go up against him, to be in the same division and have that⦠https://t.co/Khu9TJuSbz
Mike Sullivan on the PIT-WSH rivalry: "It's obviously been one of the best matchups in the league the last 15 years or so. Part of it is because of the nature of both Sid and Ovi being two generational talents, but they're also two organizations that have had a lot of success."