Sidney Crosby Makes His Feelings Known on Alex Ovechkin's Decision to Retire

Sidney Crosby makes his feelings known on Alex Ovechkin's decision to retire

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin won't share the NHL ice forever, and that reality is now closer than ever.

‘Before we even met, we were kind of built up against each other’: Sidney Crosby reflects on rivalry with Alex Ovechkin as Capitals’ star announces NHL retirement

Sidney Crosby spent his entire NHL career playing against Alex Ovechkin. Now, for the first time, he knows exactly when one of the biggest rivalries in NHL history will end. On Monday, Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season would be his last and that he would officially retire from the NHL at year’s end, citing

Crosby reflects on Ovechkin's retirement: 'Ton of respect

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby expressed his admiration for Alex Ovechkin after the Washington Capitals icon announced Monday that the 2026-27 …

‘As long as he’s happy’: Penguins’ Crosby speaks on Ovechkin’s retirement

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby discusses the retirement announcement of his long-time rival Alex Ovechkin, sharing how he’s developed a friendship with the Washington Capitals star over their long careers.