Crosby Shines; Ovechkin Scores In Penguins Season Finale

April 18, 2025 4:32 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin finished his record-breaking season by netting his 897th career goal in the second period. Crosby, meanwhile, finished his 20th season in the NHL with a goal and an assist to push him past the 90-point barrier for the ninth time. The Capitals begin the quest for the franchise’s second Stanley Cup on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens. Bryan Rust scored twice for Pittsburgh to finish the season with a career-best 31 goals and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 18 shots for the Penguins.