Athletistic / Football. Washington Capitals forward Matthew Phillips talked about the difference between Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins offensive leader Sidney Crosby. This NHL season, Phillips managed to play for both clubs.
“Crosby is a more serious hockey player when it comes to pre-game stuff and things like that. And Ovechkin is more of a high energy guy. Alex is always joking around, having a good time. But at the same time time, I see “The similarity between them is that they are both very passionate about hockey,” Phillips said as quoted by RMNB.
This NHL season, Alexander Ovechkin scored 64 points (30+34) in 77 games. Sidney Crosby, after 80 games, has 90 points (41+49) thanks to the goal+pass system.
Alexander Ovechkin helped Washington win the Stanley Cup in 2018 for the first time in club history. Sidney Crosby won the Stanley Cup three times with Pittsburgh.
Source: Sport
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