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Ovechkin vs Crosby Home Opener | Annapolis News
The Capitals kick off their 2026-27 season with a high-stakes home opener against the Penguins on October 7th at Capital One Arena, setting the stage for a historic rivalry clash. It’s the second time in four years these rivals meet for the opener, and marks the 101st head-to-head matchup between Ovechkin and Crosby. Last season, Washington edged Pittsburgh in the series, and with Ovechkin leading the charge in his 22nd season—still scoring 32 goals while playing all 82 games—the team is hungry to rebound from last year’s playoff miss. Rumors swirl that this could be Ovechkin’s final season…
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