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09-05-2025
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Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin named to NHL's Quarter Century team
Two beloved Pittsburgh Penguins forwards are being recognized as some of the top 25 NHL players over the last 25 years. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were named to the NHL Quarter Century team on Friday as part of a group of seven skaters who debuted between 2000-2010. Crosby, according to the Penguins, ranks at the top of every major regular-season category over the last quarter century, including games played (1,311, 14th), goals (602, 2nd), assists (1,035, 2nd), points (1,637, 1st), game-winning goals (93, 3rd) and overtime goals (22, 2nd). Advertisement The three-time Stanley Cup Champion and 26th member of the Triple Gold Club has won many awards throughout his career. Some of those honors include two Conn Smythe Trophies, two Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Memorial Trophies, two Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophies and one Mark Messier Leadership Award. The Penguin highlights Malkin, a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and one of the most accomplished Russian-born players, as a dominant force since his debut during the 2006-07 season. He's scored 514 goals, 832 assists and 1,346 points, which rank sixth, fifth and fourth, respectively, among all players since 2000. He has exceptional playoff production, as his 180 points are second only to Crosby in the last 25 years. Malkin is also highly awarded, with two Art Ross Trophies, one Hart Trophy, one Ted Lindsay Award, one Calder Trophy and one Conn Smythe Trophy. Advertisement Players were named to the Quarter Century team through a two-stage campaign that included input from NHL officials and a fan vote. Some other iconic players named to the team so far include Alex Ovechkin, Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Datsyuk, Niklas Lidstrom and Joe Sakic. There are still 12 players yet to be announced. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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18-04-2025
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Alex Ovechkin Makes Final Decision on Retirement
It's been nearly two weeks since Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. But even before his historic moment against the New York Islanders on April 6, Ovechkin had already cemented his place as one of the greatest players the league has ever seen. The Washington Capitals star has a long list of accolades—an Art Ross Trophy, nine Rocket Richard Trophies, three Hart Memorial Trophies, three Ted Lindsay Awards, a Stanley Cup, and a Conn Smythe Trophy. Advertisement With Ovechkin getting older, many have wondered when he might retire. He's 39 years old but has shown no signs of slowing down. The Russian entered Thursday's regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins with 43 goals and 29 assists on the year. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8).Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Just hours before puck drop, Ovechkin spoke to the media and was asked if this would be his final game against Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The two have faced off 97 times in total, with 15 spanning across four playoff series. Ovechkin kept his answer short and said he isn't done. "I'm not retiring, so...," he replied. Ovechkin still has one more season remaining on his current five-year contract, which has a $9.5 million annual average value (AAV). He discussed his situation on Monday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show." Advertisement "Well, I have one more year, and we'll see what's gonna happen," Ovechkin said. "I love the team, I love being around the boys, and as long as I can, I will try to stick around and put my great body in the NHL." Ovechkin and the Capitals will face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Monday's Game 1 in Washington is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Related: Sidney Crosby's Message to Alex Ovechkin After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's Record Related: Capitals Send Three-Word Message After Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal
