Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin Gift Alex Ovechkin Rolex Watch for Breaking Scoring Record
Historic Moment, Historic Gift
Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena was a special occasion for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals, but especially for Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.
“Alex Ovechkin is a true legend of the game,” said Penguins forward Sidney Crosby.
Ovechkin, in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins, scored his 803rd career goal, surpassing ``Gordie Howe’s< organizada. 247sports.news
` NHL record and securing his place as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Penguins Stars Present Luxury Timepiece
In a classy gesture, Crosby and Penguins teammate `Evgeni Malkin` presented Ovechkin with a Rolex watch post-game, honoring the milestone.
“It’s not every day you get to celebrate a moment like this with a rival,” Malkin said.— Evgeni Malkin
The three iconic forwards posed with the timepiece, capturing the moment of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
Did you know?
- Ovechkin’s 802nd goal, scored on March 13, was against the Penguins.
- Crosby and Malkin are both three-time Stanley Cup winners with the Penguins.
- The Penguins and Capitals are fierce rivals, with a long history of heated playoff battles.
Pro Tips
- To appreciate Ovechkin’s achievement, relive his top 10 goals: NHL’s Top 10 Ovechkin Goals.
- Dive into the history of the rivalry: Pens-Caps Rivalry Timeline.
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