Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets standing ovation from Penguins crowd during video tribute

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets standing ovation from Penguins crowd during video tribute

Alex Ovechkin responded by taking a quick skate to center ice and waving to the crowd while Sidney Crosby and the Penguins tapped their sticks in respect.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin gets standing ovation from Penguins crowd while being honored with video tribute

The Penguins honored Capitals star Alex Ovechkin with a celebratory video during Thursday’s season finale, which created a surreal scene inside PPG...

The Russian got a good attention from Crosby and Malkin.

At 39, Alex Ovechkin has just crossed a historic course that many believed to be untouchable: he scored his 895th goal in the NHL, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky at the top of the list of the best markers of all time. This milestone, welcomed by a monster ovation and an avalanche of tributes in the world of hockey, confirms what the fans already knew for a long time: Ovechkin is a living legend.For years, the debate raged as to whether a…

Alex Ovechkin on if it’s important to play one more game against Sidney Crosby: ‘I’m not retire yet’

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will play each other in their 2024-25 regular season finale. While the Caps will continue their march into the playoffs next week as the Eastern Conference’s top team, the Pens are set for another early offseason after finishing seventh in the Metropolitan Division. Despite the disparity in standings position, the rivalry matchup remains special due to the presence of Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosb…