Sidney Crosby Had a Telling Message After Alex Ovechkin's Retirement Announcement

The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin will retire after the 2026-2027 season

Ovechkin's announcement follows his controversial appearance in an ad for the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin in September.

Sidney Crosby had a telling message after Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement

The NHL’s most prolific goal scorer will hang up his skates at the end of the 2026-27 campaign, with Alex Ovechkin announcing Monday that his 22nd season in the league will be his last. That also means this will be the last season featuring both Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby as active players.  …

Sidney Crosby makes his feelings known on Alex Ovechkin's decision to retire

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin won't share the NHL ice forever, and that reality is now closer than ever.

Alex Ovechkin Says 2026-27 Is His Last Season: The Goal Record Is Safe Forever

Alex Ovechkin told his teammates before practice on Monday that this is it. The 2026-27 season, his 22nd, will be his last. The Capitals posted a video to social media. Ovechkin addressed the players, coaches and staff in person first. The team followed with a written statement. “This is going to be my last year, …

Sidney Crosby’s Reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s Retirement Announcement Says Plenty About Their Legendary Rivalry

One of the greatest rivalries in NHL history is officially approaching its final chapter. Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, bringing an end date to a remarkable career that has lasted more than two decades with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin, 41, said he and his family …