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Ovechkin's Final Season, Crosby Clash Set for Opener
8 Oct
Summary
- Ovechkin announced 2026-27 will be his final NHL season.
- The longtime rivals meet for the first of four games.
- Game starts 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT and Sling.
The highly anticipated meeting between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby carries extra significance this season. Ovechkin recently revealed that the 2026-27 NHL season will mark his final campaign. This declaration casts a special light on the Washington Capitals' home opener.
The Capitals are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, October 7th. This game represents the first of four regular-season encounters between Ovechkin and Crosby. They have been the defining players of their generation, each holding significant NHL records.
Both players entered the league in the 2005-06 season as top overall draft picks. Since then, they have been the league's top two scorers in that timeframe. Fans can tune in to watch the Capitals vs. Penguins game at Capital One Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The broadcast will be available on TNT and via streaming on Sling.
