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Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory

Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night.

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals

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Ovechkin scores No. 900 as Capitals defeat Blues 6-1

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin first NHL player to score 900 goals

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 1st NHL player to score 900 goals

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Blues' Binnington 'Always Planned' to Give Ovechkin His 900th Goal Puck

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How to watch Penguins vs. Capitals: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin

Crosby and Ovechkin's battles have captivated the masses ever since the two entered the league together in 2005. They're adversaries in many ways; Crosby is the better all-around player, while Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer in the sport's history. Crosby has more championship rings; Ovechkin leads in Hart Trophies.

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Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry with Penguins, Capitals remains 'great for hockey'

Respective captains will go head-to-head for 99th time in NHL; Washington forward coming off scoring 900th goal

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Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin’s intertwined, intergenerational legacies: ‘They are giants’

They showed us what it is like to be best," one player said. "They have done in (the) NHL what other Russians dream."