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Sidney Crosby reflects on a 20-year rivalry with Alex Ovechkin as Ovechkin weighs retirement, noting their evolving friendship, the weekend Penguins–Capitals games that could cap off Ovechkin’s career, and Crosby’s gratitude for competing against the greatest goal scorer of all time while eyeing the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, with reports emerging of a trade agreement involving All-Star forward Jake Guentzel. The team's lackluster performance raised questions about the impact of Guentzel's departure, with coach Mike Sullivan acknowledging the speculation's effect on the team. The game saw the Penguins allow a short-handed goal and struggle on the power play, while Capitals' Charlie Lindgren recorded a shutout with 39 saves.