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Crosby and Ovechkin's Potential Final Regular-Season Showdown
Penguins and Capitals prepare for a weekend home-and-home series as Ovechkin ponders retirement
Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:40am
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The legendary rivalry between Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Capitals star Alex Ovechkin may reach its conclusion this weekend, as the two future Hall of Famers face off potentially for the final time in the regular season.Beaver Falls TodayAs the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals prepare to face off in a weekend home-and-home series, the matchup between longtime rivals Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin could potentially be their last regular-season showdown. With Ovechkin weighing retirement this summer, Crosby reflected on the competition between the two future Hall of Famers and said he just wants to savor their final meetings.
Why it matters
Crosby and Ovechkin have been two of the NHL's biggest stars for nearly two decades, with their rivalry helping drive interest and excitement in the league. Their potential final regular-season matchups will be bittersweet, as fans will want to witness the culmination of one of hockey's greatest individual rivalries.
The details
The Penguins and Capitals are set to face off in a home-and-home series this weekend, with the first game in Pittsburgh on Saturday and the second in Washington on Sunday. Crosby, who has faced off against Ovechkin numerous times over the years, acknowledged that this could be their last regular-season meetings, as Ovechkin is considering retirement this summer. Despite their fierce on-ice competition, Crosby said he just wants to enjoy the matchup and the chance to compete against his longtime rival one more time.
- The Penguins and Capitals will play on Saturday, April 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
- The teams will then face off again on Sunday, April 13, 2026 in Washington.
The players
Sidney Crosby
A veteran center for the Pittsburgh Penguins and one of the NHL's all-time great players.
Alex Ovechkin
A veteran left winger for the Washington Capitals who is considering retirement this summer, making this weekend's matchup potentially his last regular-season games against Crosby.
What they’re saying
“I just want to enjoy the competition and enjoy the matchup. It's always been fun to play against him.”
— Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Center
What’s next
The NHL and hockey fans will be closely watching this weekend's Penguins-Capitals games, as they could mark the final regular-season meetings between Crosby and Ovechkin, two of the greatest players of their generation.
The takeaway
The potential last regular-season showdown between Crosby and Ovechkin is a bittersweet moment for hockey fans, as they will want to savor the culmination of one of the sport's greatest individual rivalries while also acknowledging the end of an era.
