Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin
Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin?
Crosby and Ovechkin have been fierce rivals since entering the NHL around the same time, with their teams often clashing in critical playoff matchups. Their contrasting styles have made their rivalry one of the most celebrated in sports.
Sidney Crosby
Key numbers
- Career Goalsover 500
- Career Assistsover 800
- Career Pointsover 1,300
- Stanley Cups3
- Olympic Gold Medals2
Top honours
- Stanley Cup3 times (2009, 2016, 2017)
- Hart Memorial Trophy2 times (2007, 2014)
- Art Ross Trophy2 times (2007, 2014)
- Conn Smythe Trophy2 times (2016, 2017)
- Maurice Richard Trophy2 times (2010, 2017)
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Alex Ovechkin
Key numbers
- Career goals900
- Career assists600
- Career points1500
- Stanley Cups1
Top honours
- Stanley Cup Champion2018 with the Washington Capitals
- Conn Smythe TrophyMost valuable player in the 2018 playoffs
- Hart Memorial Trophy3 times (2008, 2009, 2013)
- Maurice 'Rocket' Richard TrophyRecord 9 times as the NHL's leading goal scorer
- NHL All-Star8 times (1st team) and 4 times (2nd team)