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Penguins vs. Capitals NHL picks: Alex Ovechkin looking to win final home opener vs. rival Sidney Crosby

NHL all-time goals king Alex Ovechkin plays his last home opener Wednesday, fittingly enough against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
Penguins vs. Capitals NHL picks: Alex Ovechkin looking to win final home opener vs. rival Sidney Crosby
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Alex Ovechkin: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in a story involving Alex Ovechkin, Penguins, Sidney Crosby. NHL. Here is how the report opens:

NHL all-time goals king Alex Ovechkin plays his last home opener Wednesday, fittingly enough against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins…

— CBS Sports
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It is one of many NHL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Hockey League and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Penguins vs. Capitals NHL picks: Alex Ovechkin looking to win final home opener vs. rival Sidney Crosby
  • Who’s involved: Alex Ovechkin, Penguins, Sidney Crosby. NHL and Capitals NHL
  • League: NHL
  • First reported: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by CBS Sports

Background: National Hockey League

The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nasjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport".

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What’s Next for Alex Ovechkin

For fans following Alex Ovechkin, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and playoff race. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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NHL all-time goals king Alex Ovechkin plays his last home opener Wednesday, fittingly enough against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins… CBS Sports reported the story on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

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