The rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin has been going strong since 2005, and it’s still alive and kicking. Ahead of Ovechkin’s 900th goal last night, a reporter asked Sidney Crosby about his longtime rival — and he gave the perfect answer.
Since Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin entered the NHL in the 2005–06 season, they’ve constantly been compared as two of the greatest players ever. They have been playing for rival teams in the same division their entire careers, making them deeply intertwined.
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Alexander Ovechkin reached 900 goals
Last night, Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 900 regular-season goals in the Washington Capitals’ 6–1 win over the St. Louis Blues. But before the game, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was interviewed about his long-time rival.
Sidney Crosby on Ovechkin
The Capitals face the Penguins in Pittsburgh tonight, and during a media session yesterday, one reporter said to Crosby:
“It seems inevitable Ovi will hit 900 tomorrow. Maybe tonight. I know you guys don’t want it to be tomorrow. Sorry about that,” the reporter said, making the room laugh.
Crosby responded with a perfectly dry, hilarious line:
“Well, he scores a lot, so…”
He then spoke openly about his admiration for Ovechkin.
“He’s continued to find ways, year after year, to be that consistent and that productive. It’s pretty hard to even fathom — it’s a credit to him,” Crosby said.
You can watch the interview below.
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