Sidney Crosby & Alex Ovechkin Reflect On Fun Moments Throughout Their Rivalry
For just the second time in their careers - and first since their rookie seasons - Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin sit down together for an interview. Colby Armstrong caught up to the duo at the NHL’s Player Media Tour in Chicago last month. They talk about chasing Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record, their iconic dueling hat-trick playoff game, and their less-than iconic commercial acting forays.
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These two brought the league back to life after the 04-05 lockout
They revolutionized hockey
Literally. I grew up in Baltimore between when the Colts left for Indy (still a Colts fan tho) and before the Ravens. All I knew was Hockey, my family had season tickets to the AHL Skipjacks (eventually became the Bandits in 95/96) so I grew up a Caps fan during the Bondra days. When the lockout happened, I was just graduating High School and was SOOOOO mad. Swore it off. Ovechkin? Who cares! But then he started scoring...a lot...and Sid was this villain that we all loved-to-hate. I couldn't help it, I got sucked back in. #GoCapsGo
Clearly the nhl was garbage to watch before them
They were the spark when the league was just embers, they brought the fire back to life for the younginz that are turning it into an inferno.
@@bodanlunny1323 Huh?
When these 2 retire... Hockey will never be the same!
Yes and no. Yes because they will have both left their marks as great players but also no because they'll be others who come in and steal the spotlight becoming the ones that all the young kids look up to. Similar to how one could say the NHL was never the same after Gretzky retired there was pretty quickly two young kids come and steal everyone's focus starting in 05-06. Kids growing up in the 80's and 90's looked up to Gretzky, kids growing up in late 2000's 2010's and early 2020's look up to Ovie and Sid and when they retire there will be another batch of generational greats for kids to look up to like Shane Wright, Matt Savoie, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov (assuming the Russians don't stay in Russia) not to mention guys like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews and David Pastrnak to name a few who've fallen in the middle of that, so honestly one could argue now a days we are being treated more and more to that generation talent that the young kids look up to
Ovechkin more so
It will as there will always be a couple of superstars. Used to be Hull, Howe and Richard. Now McDavid and Matthews.
@@bruce8321 those arent superstars they are just hype jobs with potential.
As they say, there is always new talent in the pipeline. There are some great young players now and more to come. The key will be is too see how long the new "kids" play in the league. What's "amazing" about these two guys is with all the years they have played, games played and all the ice-time they get, they still can play as top 5 players in the league. Crosby is still one of the best all around players in the NHL. As far as the interview went, it was pretty lame. I was expecting a lot more from it.
I want to see a 30 minute 1 on 1 sit down after their careers are over
Can you imagine how killer of a podcast that’d be?
A true tear jerker
Just 30 mins?? I could watch them for 3 hours haha 😂
Sid needs to loosen up and relax a bit more first
@@jerryday5256 They were BOTH very uptight. Just look at their body language. I got the feeling neither one of them wanted to be there.
Idk about others but as someone born in 1999 these two define hockey for me and I've grown up watching them, they're my generation.
Born in 96 so definitely the same for me.
I feel you on that one
88 here. These boiz some of the most entertaining AT for sure. Sad you largely missed on Gary Roberts playoffs era tho early 2000s. Energizing and thrilling stuff. Czech if haven't.
Born in 2000 same here
theres other great stars out there too, kaner being a top 5 of our generation as well. as kids the league these guy were coming up in was so much more rough too, imagine if they were rookies in todays league lol..
Those two guys are amazing. They defined the modern era of hockey. Expectations were sky high for both of them and they delivered.
They really did I feel priveliged to be able to watch them from 2010 on. Definitely going to be a sad day when the season starts and neither Sid or Ovechkin are playing
Gretzky and Lemieux.Ovi and Sid. I've been blessed to witness both these friendly rivalries. The fact that these two just laugh everything off and play around shows how much they respect each other.
Smiles and laughs off the ice, a bitter rivalry on the ice.
🙀
Far from it, Crosby's Pens have owned Ovi's Caps
@@cityofchamps66 More like MAF owned us for years.
@@cityofchamps66 Crosby had Malkin and only with his big impact they own their cups
From a Penguins fan, I sincerely hope Ovi gets the goal record. I’m rooting for him every step of the way, just don’t score against us lol
Absolutely! Honestly, the better each of them does just adds to this epic rivalry. The better that each does the more it adds to the legend of the other. And, the greatness of both franchises. Not to mention the others that have been there for the ride - though not passengers - Geno, Backstrom, Carlson, Letang, and Flower!!!!
Very classy of you.
Same. The older I get the more I appreciate my favorite teams rivals. Ovi, Brady etc.
I'm from Pittsburgh and i agree with you lol. Nothin wrong with respecting our foe.
@@dylanmehalcik9398 absolutely. I'm a hockey player first, a fan second. And, though I'm in Pittsburgh and a Pens fan... You have to appreciate all aspects of the game. Ovie's one of the best I've ever seen and I've learned a ton from watching his game over the years. The BEST shot, and goal scorer, of ALL TIME! Also, just saw the semi drunk back flip video off the roof...where are you during the Bottle Knocker Hockey drunken tourney antics!?!? Lol.
"You guys are old, but still got it." Wow, amazing close to your interview lol 🤦
he used to play with Sid and Ovi in the league... could be friends.
@@crixy.. He was best friends with Sid. That's why he got this interview.
Colby came up on the Penguins at the same time as Crosby. He drew the unlucky straw and got traded right before the cup year.
Moust idiot comment that you can Find of all ..
Agreed. Who was the kook throwing mud at the board?! Somebody give that guy the hook 🤮
The best 2 players this generation has seen in the last 20 years
He only played with Sid. He played against Ovi...and Sid.
Naaah, the best player realy? Ovie? Crosby i agree with but Ovie is more of one of the best "if not the best" goal scorer in the history... i have Malkin above Ovie as a complete player.. if you take a players prime i even think Malkin is more of a train you cant stop then crosby is on his peek.
MacKinnon and Crosby for me
Datsyuk
anyonre who doesn't think it's mcdavid that's the best automatically know nothing about hockey imo
As a ovi lover and Crosby hater, this video made me so happy and appreciate the fact we’ve gotten to watch these two legends rivalry grow from so much hate to so much respect
Not a Pens fan, yet I fail to understand what Sid has done to deserve hate? He is without question the most talented player to grace the planet (look at this stats and accomplishment as a junior, and as a senior, despite missing several seasons in total due to rough injuries) and is a genuinely humble, caring and kind individual, yet super competetive on the ice. I also notice that McDavid is getting more and more hate, hence the conclusion is people are just the opposite of Sid and McD; jealous and begrudgning.
@@NotPryda it’s because he thinks he has to hate Crosby
I love Putin too
Sid and Ovi never hated each other. The media painted a negative picture between the two players for ratings and ticket sales.
@@NotPryda people just seem to hate the best... McDavid, in terms of skill, is by far the best hockey player we have seen as of yet, still people think they're relevant when they hate on him
Ovechkin vs Crosby one of the best rivalries ever
probably the best
Felt manufactured tbh i think they only met in the playoffs twice maybe.
@@kreed82 They met 4 times in the playoffs not 2. And every time the winner of that series went on to win the stanley cup. Not to mention Crosby and Ovi are the undisputed best of their era... One being top 5 player all time another being best goal scorer of all time. I wouldn't say this is manufactured lol
At least they seem to not hate each other....like Gretzky / Lemieux
@@kreed82 No it wasn't
Они всю хоккейную карьеру , друг друга двигали к вершинам. Эти парни красавцы в хоккее и в лучшей лиги НХЛ .
I agree 100%
Да уж. Великие игроки будут (и уже есть) после них, но такого масштаба личностного противостояния, наверное, не будет.
@@jecktorrans9100 поколение инстаграмщиком впринципе и не может быть сильнее😒
@@clarkkent4245 каждое поколение сильнее предыдущего. Когда Макдэвид, Маккинон и Кучеров поседеют как Овечкин, они побьют многие рекорды того же Кросби, Ови или, например, Ягра. Как те били рекорды Лемье, а Марио бил рекорды легенд из ещё более дальнего прошлого.
@@jecktorrans9100 Абсолютно верно. а про ентих "знатоков"-любителей хоккея.. это как "кто же побьёт рекорд Грецки?" а зачем? щас бы Грецки даже половину своих голов не забил, т.к. вратари уже давным давно столько не пропускают. вспомним, как НХЛ офигела от Третьяка, который сейчас даже бы не попал в КХЛ.
I’m a pens fan ...but I legit cried when Ovie finally got his cup.
Every true hockey fan loved to see that. Nobody loves the game more than OVI
Lol Crosby back to back cups tho .. the kid is a whole unit
@@Yungtisa oh I loved that! I started watching the Penguins in 94 and when I found out they won back to back in 91/92 I felt so robbed by just a few years. So 2016/2017 felt like redemption.
I’m a Pens fan, congrats to Ovi winning a Cup
Ovi still has 1 more Cup in him
Best rivalry, their entire careers forever interlinked. One the purest goal scorer and best power forward all time, the other the smartest two way forward and highly skilled center. Both extremely hard working and classy dudes.
It was a pleasure watching ovie play
Two of the greatest ever…what a treat to watch them play for 15+ years. Keep it going!!!
They both simultaneously met and exceeded all the expectations put on them from the beginning of their careers. It's been so great watching hockey during their careers. Grateful for that actually.
Colby Armstrong doing that interview was like putting ketchup on Lobster!
Lol yup
Kind of super awkward how his first question is about shoehorning himself into a line with them.. like seriously..?? That’s your leading question????…
@@nataliegerdano6028 lol I like how they treated him like some 4th liner who gets called up 6 times a season.
@@nataliegerdano6028 Well said Natalie, they both struggled to understand his joke in my opinion. That was awkward moment #1 of 37
Oh you mean the delicacy homard au concentré de tomates heinz
Somebody said it - there were so many expectations from these two guys but somehow they are surpassed them. Two legends ❤️
I want Ovi to pull a Zdeno Chara, and play until he’s 45, so he can reach 1000 goals.
Crazy guy
@@allboxing9851 1000 goals sounds like a joke, unless you’re talking about ovechkin, he can do it and I believe in him
@@Hockeyarcadeandcoins Yeah i love wach hes games 2 butt lets see what happens its a hell of a job that wayne record...and he say its a final game if he ever broke the record ..
The crazy is the amount of goals he could've had if it wasn't for shortened seasons and a few injuries here and there. I honestly believe he could've had 800 by now if it wasn't for the games missed.
Pull a Jagr
This is so awesome! Mutual respect is a sign of great character amongst rivals!
Mannnnn I smiled through that whole interview. Seeing them together in a room just brightened up my day. What a rivalry. It's sad to see it coming to an end. Im an Ovie fan so naturally I hate on Cosby but these two carried hockey on their shoulders for a decade. Their playoff matchups were must see TV!!!! I would be soooo disappointed in the years when they wouldn't meet in the playoffs. At the end of the day much love and respect to both of them!
Both Crosby and Alex have a huge respect to each other. Great players who are already Legends in NHL history.
That was pretty awesome to have both Sid and Ovi!! ✌🏼😎👍🏼
2 of the absolute greatest to ever lace em up! It has been an honor and a privilege to watch these 2 guys play throughout their careers. It will be a very sad day when they both decide to hang up their skates, but until then, I'll continue to enjoy all the excitement they have left to provide.
Colby kind of botched this interview lol, the “can you do it” was so awkward and I’m sure they both are aware they don’t have a lot of years left in the league but he made it seem like they were retiring this year
yeah he usually is a pretty good interviewer but here it was like nobody told him this was going to happen and he had to make up questions on the spot. you have two legends and the best you can come up with is "hows it feel to be over the hill"
@@mike-mz6yz yeah definitely got that vibe. I’m sure he was nervous and Ovi not understanding the joke with the three of them on a line together probably didn’t help😂 seems like a genuine guy tho, definitely couldn’t do any better myself
He was utterly disrespectful. He just went on about their age.
then the dummy doubled down and flat out called them old. Sid still could pass for 25.
20+ years was easy pezy for the brett hulls, brendan shanahans, jaromir jager e.t.c i thought sport science has come a long way since. Look at Lebron and Tom Brady ffs
These guys saved the NHL after the lockout. Always love watching them play especially against each other.
I will always remember these two as the biggest rivalry of their generation.
Man I still remember how exciting it was back when they were both beginning their careers the very same season! Two top picks battling it out! Both have had incredible careers!!
Being a hockey fan and getting to see these guy play in person is such a gift. Truly a couple of the best to ever lace up the skates.
Love these guys! Thanks for the memories! Can't have a great player without a great adversary.
Was born in 99 and didn't realize I was growing up while watching two legends in their prime.. was fun while it lasted though.
BIG players with even bigger hearts. Incredible interview, love it.
Thank you Sportsnet for this interview 👍. Two Legends 💪.
The greatest rivalry in “modern” hockey. Two absolute legendary players.
We said it would never be the same without Lemieux and Gretzky. That was true, but we did Get this, and ovechkin is my favorite player. Others will come after these guys. Takes time to be adored and Get recognition.
I'm just glad I've seen these 2 guys carreer's pan out over the years! love this sport
Great stuff. Not a fan of either club but the truest fans of the game respect the legends who have elevated the sport and their franchise. As a Wings fan, that Avs rivalry collected an INSANE amount of HOFs all chasing a Lord Stanley and Ovie and Syd have had their own version over the years. Hate to see them win but damnit they’re among the best all time with solid teammates and other stars. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Ok. I like both Ovie and Crosby and I was half way through this comment, ignorantly complaining about how they're too serious and can't lighten up about their two amazing HOF careers. And then the last question came up and made me realize that they have respect for each other, but more respect for their own career, family, organization, team, and fanbase to give up that competitive spirit that drives this game forward; to be the very best this sport has ever seen. And maybe I'm giving too much credit to the people around them, they both have a fire unparalleled with 99.9% of NHL players. I'm just glad they both have a cup and still aren't satisfied until they can lift it again. That's the definition of an icon.
oh man if i could go back to being a kid watching these two and getting out of this crazy time .. never knew how good we had it
2 of the absolute best, I live near Pittsburgh and I have watched and cheered for syd since he was drafted and it has been a pleasure, the man is simply amazing. So thankful for the Stanley cups he won for our city.one of the GOATS for sure and a class act.
Hockey is not gonna be the same when these two retire
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They'll be others. There always is.
@@kidkappa04 In the same division, frequent playoff series, in the league at the same time? What are the chances of that happening?
@@JS-kb4bk More than you think
@@kidkappa04 not as fun to watch even though mcdavid and drai are amazing
it is so cool to watch them siiting next to each other, talking about their past, remembering fun moments of life and career. They are both - icons of world hockey! What can be better then Red Russian Machine - Team Canada? Nothing!
Sick moves by both players throughout their careers. Looking forward to some more. I think both have a doozy up their sleeve.
Caps and Pens were always meeting in the playoffs which added to the on ice rivalry. Two obvious first ballot Hall of Famers. The best of their generation of players.
I’m so grateful that I’ve got the chance to watch these two play the game of hockey.
Wow ! What a battle on ice and respect in life ! Two legents
Two of the greatest in the game!!!!
i love this rivalry and brotherhood
That dueling hattrick game all of ovis goals were crazy
Best era of the NHL
Today Ovechkin is the biggest superstar in the league. I never thought it would be possible for him at this stage of his career, far into the season to be among the three best in points far ahead of nr.4. Ovechkin is having the best season of his career in the first year of five year deal. I know he can keep it up as long as he is primed and healthy and his linemates keep playing well. 100 pts! He is looking to get it for the first time since he was 24!
the very definition of sportsmanship and respect.
This was brutal
Two absolute legends!
Imagine this with a good interviewer
Grew up watching these two before the draft 🫡
Two Legends cool Guys.Greets from Poland Schlesia 🙋🏼♂️ ♥️💪🏻🙏🏼
2009 when they both played against each other and scored hat tricks. I was cheering for both. Awesome game.
It’s awesome saying after their career they’ll have dinner after their career is over that’s awesome two of the greatest players to ever play the game they lived up to everything and more nobody was bigger then ovechkin and Crosby the face of the nhl and still doing it now
I’ve enjoyed watching them battle over the years. Wish this interview was longer. Sid’s personality just shines through. He’s aged like a fine wine. 🐧💛
longer with a different interviewer.
Been waiting for this!
Colby trying to be funny ruined this for me
Always the same OK joke gets ... annoying and overused.
Would love to see these boys finish their careers playing together would be amazing! I know it’s not going to happen but still would be cool!
Amazing that at 18 seasons they had exactthe same point total.I’m all Ovie but I can’t deny Crosby’s talent. Two 🐐 🐐
You can tell that these are two great, future HOF's, and the amount of respect they have between each other is nuts. Personal opinion here, I think Cosby has aged well in the looks department and skill department. But Ovie def has more skill in shooting
Caps Fan... Crosby has a better shot.. barely but still never seen anybody will a goal like him.
@@yuhlifter2757 🤣
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@NateEh my celebrity crush is Jennifer Aniston and Gal Gadot. I don't think you care but I wanted to make sure you know.
@NateEh no she's mine
2 of the best players in their generation finally sit down for some good content before the start of the season and it's only 4 minutes long...the content producers gotta up their game here
And get a better interviewer...
Colby that was rough
It will be a very sad day for hockey when both of these superstars are no longer part of it. To all the hockey fans out there, please enjoy every moment these 2 have together, because there will never be players like them again
I hated Crosby first few years, then I don't liked him.. Now I have a big big respect for him. How stupid I was.. there's no reason of hating a player, even if he's not on the team you like. Talking about Ovi, I always loved him, first of all for his passion to the game. Amount of talent in this video would be enough for a whole team from lower leagues.. These guys are pure examples what sport stars is all about. Thank you for opportunity to watch you play
A nice interview with the GOAT, plus Crosby and Ovi.
I grew up watching those two give butterflies to a whole generation of young hockey player. We all had those color laces and we all we’re tryingthe michigan wich we called the crosby deke 😂 Thanks for all those great memories you helped created 🖤👌🏻🙏🏻
As these two start getting ready to bow out, I look back and think how great it was to have grown up in this era. It's been 20 years and no other rivalry has matched this. McJesus and Auston maybe might have worked if they were on the same coast, but even they're not different enough to cause the amount of tension these two created.
I’m glad I got to watch both these guys play
Oh my gosh... no freaking way! this video is awesome! Love ovi and sid I had his rookie card and loved to whatch all his videos! Ovi has nice commercials... I applause these guys like Mike madono Bobby horr and Wayne Gretzky!
I like both guys I’m a Pens fan but both are great guys
I agree with Ovi....this should've waited until the second or the first of the two retired. Unlike other sports leagues, you can tell that not all the top players are friends with one another. They've got huge respect, but a sit-down once they're done would've been more relaxes/comfortable.
I'd love to see these two as teammates before they're done.
Bergevin might just do a shitpost and get both of them
@@alex_sceptionqc1175 once they're 46 sign both on minimum contracts bring back perry and cristobal huet to replace price
I mean they were in a All Star game on the same line once I know that doesn’t really count
Not happening, ovi will retire a capital and so will Crosby a penguin. However if some unlikely chance they actually do team up, it would be ovi to the penguins. Crosby is locked up in Pittsburgh
@@yaoming7762 isn't cristobal hurt like 50?
2 великих профессионала! Они оба мастера👍
Touched my heart ❤️
The interviewer must’ve called them old like 5x 😂. They still have fuel in the tank, and remain among the best players in the league.
Ovi still has one of the best shots and Crosby still does things that not many can do. These two will play at least 4 to 5 more years
Love these two guys, and Crosby our Canadian legend
ovi is more canadian because he is less whiny and does not wear Sidney Crosby Revlon pink lipstick.
Ovi is a class act
Keep going Ovi and that another kid😁, good luck to both of you! ✊✊✊
I never watch Hockey games, don't even know the rules, but when I read commentaries it makes me search more about this guys and hockey 🏒
Love this moment ovechkin Crosby nobody will ever be like these two two players like them coming into the league they succeeded every expectation legends
I’m glad, to live during their career!
Ill never forget ovechkins first game and his whole rookie season, 52 goals
As a Habs fan, these two have been my two favorite players since they both went to the show.
Две живые легенды. Великие мастера.
Two of the greatest to lace them up!!
“Score those goals against everyone else. Not us.” 😂
I’m from Nova Scotia so I absolutely love Crosby but Ovechkin is a great one too! ❤
Crazy how close they are to each other in points.
A couple of years ago, Crosby sat out some part of the all star weekend stuff and him and Murray went to Jackson Hole WY. While there, Crosby just casually dropped in at the local rink and skated with a few buddies of mine. I have a pic of Crosby and my buddy in the corner waiting to do a quick corner drill or something and it is surreal. I talked to my buddies after and they said they couldn't even describe how good Crosby was on the actual ice with them. We all played junior together and a lot of us went on to college and pro, but no one played in the NHL or with a guy like this. His shot was basically invisible until it hit something, and no one is getting the puck from him, ever. He said it stripped any bit of hockey ego off him that he ever had. Never felt like a worse player than the day he skated with Sid ahahahah
Still have a rookie poster of Ovi hanging on my wall. Such a beauty.
These two are the NHL. I'm a penguins fan in Maryland, it's epic ❤
It feels like just yesterday these two were coming into the NHL. Where does the time go.
I consider myself lucky to have seen their career from start to finish. Those before me saw Lemieux Gretzky Jagr Yzerman Sakic play, but me , I was able to witness the careers of two of the greatest who ever played this game
Ovi: Best pure scorer I’ve ever seen. Sid: Best player I’ve ever seen.
Gretsky: What?
“I’ve seen”
Lol he’s not even the best in pittsburg
@@MrNfy You spelled the city incorrectly.
I hope there's no more shortened seasons so I can watch that epic moment of him breaking the record