Yes, it's quite difficult to believe that the rivalry between captain Sidney Crosby and captain Alex Ovechkin has been going strong for 21 years. And what’s even harder to believe is that it may soon ...

The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (right) and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby skate during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 1 ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in ...

PITTSBURGH — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in need ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. PITTSBURGH (AP) — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex ...

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) skate during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Jan.