You can’t ask for much more than Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals on Wednesday Night Rivalry.
Of course, there’s always Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin, but as you know, these teams present plenty of other high-end players. Each squad is well-coached and should be considered legit contenders in the East, only spicing up an already robust rivalry.
With injuries hitting big stars around the NHL lately, we should savor these nights where some of the big names are ready to go.
You can watch this game on NBCSN, online or via the NBC Sports App.