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Crosby vs. Ovechkin playoff matchup has the internet salivating

The Washington Capitals eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of their series to set up a dream matchup as Alex Ovechkin will lead his team into battle against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. As you can imagine, fans were quick to express their excitement.

Pens, Caps will meet in 2nd round

The Washington Capitals meet the Pittsburgh Penguins in round two of the NHL playoffs setting up the Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin matchup. (Photos by Getty Images)

The Washington Capitals secured a spot in the second round of the NHL playoffs with their six-game series victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. 

The Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins next, setting up an Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby matchup that can be most accurately described as:

The history between the two players already has fans talking:





For these two, it's more than just the playoffs, it's a battle of the East:


Which guarantees one thing.


That leads us to one question: who would you rather have on your team? Vote here on our poll: