"No one's got a crystal ball, no one knows what's happening in the future, but there will never be another rivalry like that. There will never be Ovi and Crosby, I don't think, ever again."
"Just basically two legends coming in at the same time and going toe-to-toe their whole careers, and both having such longevity and both carrying a weight every single season and putting up superstar numbers...I think just that duo has been so good for the game of hockey."
"Ovechkin quipped in 2023 that he and Crosby 'saved the NHL' after the 2004-05 lockout, and he's got a case. Individually, they've been among the best to ever play the game."
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby entered the NHL in 2005, tasked with revitalizing the league after a lockout. Over 21 seasons, they have become the faces of hockey, with their rivalry becoming legendary. As Ovechkin potentially plays his final home game, Crosby will be on the opposing team, marking their 100th and 101st matchups. Both players rank among the top 10 all-time scorers, with Ovechkin holding the record for most goals. Their impact on the game is considered irreplaceable.
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