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This is one for the history books. When the Waashington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at 3 p.m. today, Alex Ovechkin will meet Sidney Crosby on the ice for the 100th time in their storied careers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-22-16, 96 points) can clinch their first playoff berth since 2022 with a victory on Thursday night as they visit the New Jersey Devils (40-35-3, 83 points) at the Prudential Center.
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Playoff coverage begins Saturday, April 18, with the pregame show at 7 p.m., prior to 8 p.m. puck drop.