A retrospective on Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry
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The Toronto Maple Leafs may have hosted Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin for the final time, and the NHL veteran was seen saving pucks from warmups as he considers retirement
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Crosby had a goal and an assist, and the Penguins jumped out to a 5-2 lead in the second period. Ovechkin assisted on Matt Pettinger 's goal to spark a third period comeback that fell short with Pittsburgh holding on for a 5-4 victory. That was just the beginning.
Alex Ovechkin's retirement rumor continues to make the headlines, and the possibility of the NHL losing one of its defining figures feels closer than .