Needless to say, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby wants to end this drought as soon as possible. "It's difficult when you're cleaning out your locker and stall and you're just thinking [about] how fun it is to play in the playoffs,

On Nov. 22, 2005, a convergence of eras took place. Crosby and Ovechkin met for the first time, with Crosby’s Penguins getting the 5-4 victory. Ovechkin was held to an assist, while Crosby recorded a highlight-reel goal and an assist in the victory.

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have played nearly 100 NHL games against one another. That prompted the question for the Capitals star as to whether Thursday night was his final matchup with the Penguins captain.