For the very first time in their careers, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin find themselves among the three stars of the week in the National Hockey League (NHL) at the same time.
The two star players can also thank the Montreal Canadiens for this meeting. Indeed, they faced Sainte-Flanelle during the last week.
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Ovechkin had a goal and two assists in a 6-3 victory against CH on Thursday. Two days later, Crosby scored twice in a 3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins victory over the Habs.
The two great rivals have played against each other in the NHL since the 2005-2006 season. It was therefore necessary to wait 20 seasons for them to be named among the three stars of a week in the Bettman circuit at the same time.
“Ovi” has received this honor 32 times, while “Sid” has been part of this list 33 times.
It was the captain of the “Caps” who collected the first star of the week, thanks to nine points, including five goals, in four outings. Crosby, the third star, collected seven points, including two game-winning goals, in three games.
Forward Martin Necas inherited the second star. The Carolina Hurricanes player hit the target three times and assisted on six of his teammates’ goals in three duels.
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