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Lay off Ovechkin, NHL's brightest star, NHL
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Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin: Countdown to the Winter Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Sidney Crosby & Alexander Ovechkin 2011 Winter Classic 8x10 Photo
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No Crosby or Ovechkin in playoffs would be tough blow for NHL
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5 greatest moments in NHL Winter Classic history, ranked
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Sidney Crosby Vs. Alexander Ovechkin: Why The Debate Is Over, At Least For Now, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Winter Classic? To NHL, it's the Crosby Classic - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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David Steckel tried to apologize for hitting Sidney Crosby at Winter Classic - NBC Sports
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Sidney Crosby Vs. Alexander Ovechkin: Why The Debate Is Over, At Least For Now, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Crosby, Ovechkin among 1st round of NHL All-Star selections
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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals win NHL Winter Classic, 3-1 over Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Daily News
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Capitals Win a Slushy Winter Classic - The New York Times