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Alex Ovechkin praises competing Sidney Crosby for 1,000 occupation video games
Sidney Crosby and also Alex Ovechkin have actually been occupation opponents, 2 of the most effective gamers in the sporting activity matched in among the NHL’s most warmed competitions.
The Washington Capitals chose Ovechkin as the leading general choice in 2004, and also the Pittsburgh Penguins prepared Crosby initially generally the adhering to offseason. They both made their NHL debuts in 2005 since a lockout terminated the 2004-05 project, straightening their occupation trajectories with each other.
Crosby got to 1,000 occupation video games on Saturday, taping 2 aids in the Penguins’ 3-2 win versus the New york city Islanders. As well as Ovechkin was among those that praised Crosby on the mile mark.
“Hey Sid, congrats on your 1,000 game,” Ovechkin stated in a video clip Pittsburgh tweeted. “It’s a huge number. It’s always a pleasure to play against you and compete against you. You are one of the best. Best of luck to you and your family. Enjoy the night. You deserve it, man.”
A competition soaked in regard. pic.twitter.com/sxcRd2a8m4
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Crosby has actually tallied 468 objectives and also 810 aids in his 1,000 occupation video games, and also he’s a three-time Stanley Mug Victor. He’s two times won the Hart Memorial Prize, provided to the organization’s most important gamer.
Ovechkin has an in a similar way standout stat line, with 711 objectives and also 581 aids in 1,164 video games. He vanquished Crosby for the Calder Prize, identifying the novice of the year, and also has actually won the Hart Memorial Prize 3 times.
Sidney Crosby and also Alex Ovechkin have actually been occupation opponents, 2 of the most effective gamers in the sporting activity matched in among the NHL’s most warmed competitions.
The Washington Capitals chose Ovechkin as the leading general choice in 2004, and also the Pittsburgh Penguins prepared Crosby initially generally the adhering to offseason. They both made their NHL debuts in 2005 since a lockout terminated the 2004-05 project, straightening their occupation trajectories with each other.
Crosby got to 1,000 occupation video games on Saturday, taping 2 aids in the Penguins’ 3-2 win versus the New york city Islanders. As well as Ovechkin was among those that praised Crosby on the mile mark.
“Hey Sid, congrats on your 1,000 game,” Ovechkin stated in a video clip Pittsburgh tweeted. “It’s a huge number. It’s always a pleasure to play against you and compete against you. You are one of the best. Best of luck to you and your family. Enjoy the night. You deserve it, man.”
A competition soaked in regard. pic.twitter.com/sxcRd2a8m4
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2021
Crosby has actually tallied 468 objectives and also 810 aids in his 1,000 occupation video games, and also he’s a three-time Stanley Mug Victor. He’s two times won the Hart Memorial Prize, provided to the organization’s most important gamer.
Ovechkin has an in a similar way standout stat line, with 711 objectives and also 581 aids in 1,164 video games. He vanquished Crosby for the Calder Prize, identifying the novice of the year, and also has actually won the Hart Memorial Prize 3 times.
