The 2026 Winter Olympics are just months away, and hockey fans across North America are already excited to witness the next showdown between Team USA and Team C

Crosby scored twice as the Penguins blew a big lead, only to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night.

Crosby and Ovechkin's battles have captivated the masses ever since the two entered the league together in 2005. They're adversaries in many ways; Crosby is the better all-around player, while Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer in the sport's history. Crosby has more championship rings; Ovechkin leads in Hart Trophies.

There may only be four games on the docket on Monday night in the NHL, but there are always a handful of player props worth looking at. My best bets for Monday

Auston Matthews’ teammate Philippe Myers delivered a sincere message on Sidney Crosby after tempers flared during Toronto Maple Leafs-Pittsburgh Penguins game.

Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has definitively stated that captain Sidney Crosby's future remains with the team. Dubas emphasized his commitment to building a contending roster around Crosby, with no plans to trade the veteran.

LISTEN to postgame reaction from head coach Dan Muse and Bryan Rust after the Pens got out to an early lead, blew it, but came back for a 9th win on the season