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With Evgeni Malkin hitting free agency and Sidney Crosby’s future uncertain, Pittsburgh faces a pivotal offseason where GM Kyle Dubas must balance nostalgia with a true rebuild, as they lack ready top-six forwards to support a retooled core and Crosby’s extension decision could shape the timeline.
The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5, with Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scoring, Sidney Crosby adding two assists, and Letang’s fluky late-second-period goal proving decisive after Philly tied the game with Bump and Sanheim. Pittsburgh trims the series to 3-2 and heads to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday.
Trailing 3-0 in the series, Pittsburgh’s longtime trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang sparked back-to-back wins to force a Game 6 against Philadelphia, with Crosby stepping up production and Letang delivering timely goals as the veteran core carries the Penguins’ playoff bid.
Alex Ovechkin hinted at an undecided future after what could be his final Capitals home game, waving off the Penguins during a handshake line as Crosby organized the gesture. The 100th Capitals–Penguins meeting ended with Ovechkin earning an assist on Connor McMichael’s empty-net goal, and he noted he’ll decide whether to return this summer despite fans chanting for “One more year.”
Ahead of what could be Alex Ovechkin's final Capitals home game, he shared a legendary pregame photo with Sidney Crosby as the Penguins visit; the two are set to face off in their 100th career meeting, with Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang briefly in frame before departing, and Ovechkin remaining undecided about returning next season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, after clinching a playoff berth and second place in the Metropolitan Division with a win over the Devils, will rest eight players for Saturday’s game against the Capitals, including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. The lineup shakeup also sidelines Ben Kindel, Bryan Rust, Parker Wotherspoon, Erik Karlsson and Connor Dewar. A Sunday rematch in Washington could set up Crosby vs. Ovechkin for the 100th time if both dress.
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, whose 20-year rivalry defined an era, could meet for the last time this weekend in their 100th and 101st head-to-head, with Ovechkin’s future uncertain and both players reflecting on their historic clash and off-ice friendship.
Ovechkin and Crosby, two of hockey’s defining stars, will close out the regular season with back‑to‑back games—the 100th and 101st head‑to‑head meetings of their 21‑season rivalry. With the Capitals fighting for a playoff spot and the Penguins already clinched in the Metro, the weekend matchups in Pittsburgh and Washington have fans wondering if this could be the final chapter of their enduring duel, as both players emphasize enjoying the moment and playing the right way while continuing to push their historic careers (Ovechkin with 928 goals; Crosby with 1,761 points).
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet for their 100th and 101st head-to-head in a weekend home-and-home, a marquee chapter in hockey’s greatest rivalry, with Crosby hoping to enjoy the competition as Pittsburgh pursues playoff position and home ice while Ovechkin contemplates the end of his career.
The Cowboys reportedly pursued Maxx Crosby by presenting three trades to the Raiders in 2026: a 20th overall pick plus defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa; a 12th overall pick plus a third-round pick (no Odighizuwa); and a 12th overall pick plus a second-round pick (no Odighizuwa). The Raiders allegedly sought two first-round picks and a player; a separate deal with the Ravens yielded two first-round selections but Crosby wasn’t moved. The reports show Dallas’s persistent interest in Crosby even though no deal was completed.
ESPN reported the Ravens backed out of a proposed trade for Las Vegas edge rusher Maxx Crosby after evaluating a degenerative knee issue and durability concerns that could affect 2026 and beyond. Crosby had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in January, and Baltimore allegedly would have sent multiple first-round picks and dollars to acquire him, but uncertainty about long‑term health led to no deal, leaving Crosby to continue with the Raiders and seek to prove the Ravens wrong.
On his podcast The Rush, Maxx Crosby detailed the Ravens’ decision to back out of a trade after a Baltimore visit and exams that flagged long-term knee concerns, despite assurances from his surgeon and agent. Crosby, who had January knee surgery for a torn left meniscus, says he’s ahead of rehab and is focused on a rebuilt Raiders roster now that the deal is dead, insisting he’s where he’s supposed to be.
Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss time with a lower-body injury, likely sidelining him for at least a game or two; Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, out since the Winter Olympics with a lower-body injury, is also likely to be out, affecting the Penguins' lineup.
Crosby’s agent CJ LaBoy shot down a report that Baltimore was prepared to trade for him and sign him to a market-rate deal, calling the claim “fake news.” The talks allegedly involved a four-year, about $116 million contract (~$29M per year), which would still be below the top of the edge-rusher market. No trade materialized, Crosby is recovering from January knee surgery, and the scenario could re-emerge if teams pursue him in the future.
The piece analyzes the failed Crosby trade as a consequence of NFL timing rules around the league-year open, with a late Friday agreement and a Tuesday physical allowing backouts; it argues that earlier resolution, full medicals, and avoiding premature leaks could have prevented the misadventure.