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Crosby Shines as Penguins Top Ovechkin’s Capitals 5-3

11/7/2025

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Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin enter their 21st NHL season after debuting in 2005.
In their latest matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 5-3, with Crosby scoring twice.
Crosby leads in regular-season matchups.
The Capitals defeated the Penguins in the 2018 playoffs to win their first Stanley Cup.
The rivalry continues to shape the league as Crosby and Ovechkin have achieved legendary status.

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Story summary

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin enter their 21st NHL season after debuting in 2005.
In their latest matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 5-3, with Crosby scoring twice.
Crosby leads in regular-season matchups.
The Capitals defeated the Penguins in the 2018 playoffs to win their first Stanley Cup.
The rivalry continues to shape the league as Crosby and Ovechkin have achieved legendary status.