In a highly anticipated matchup between two of the NHL's top teams, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and other key Pittsburgh Penguins players will be sitting out as the Washington Capitals visit PPG Paints Arena. The game marks what could be a farewell visit for Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin, who has hinted at the possibility of retirement at the end of the season. As Ovechkin, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and 15-time NHL All-Star, faces off against his longtime rivals, fans are bracing for a potential emotional farewell from the all-time leading scorer in Capitals history. The Penguins, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on the absence of their star players and continue their push for a playoff spot.

Crosby, Penguins stars sit for what could be Ovechkin’s final Pittsburgh visit  The New York Times