Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney Crosby
Who is better, Crosby or Ovechkin?
Crosby: Ovi broke Gretzky's goal record, but Sid has three Cups and the better all-around game.
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Do you agree? (Sidney Crosby wins)
Head-to-head
Alex Ovechkin
- NHL all-time goals leader
- 2018 Stanley Cup
- Three Hart Trophies
Sidney Crosby
winner- Three Stanley Cups
- Two Olympic golds
- Elite two-way game
Why Sidney Crosby wins
Crosby has three Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythes and two Harts. Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and won the 2018 Cup, but Crosby's complete game and rings give him the edge.
Frequently asked
Who is better, Crosby or Ovechkin?
Sidney Crosby. Crosby has three Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythes and two Harts. Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and won the 2018 Cup, but Crosby's complete game and rings give him the edge.
Should I pick Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby?
Sidney Crosby. Crosby has three Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythes and two Harts. Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and won the 2018 Cup, but Crosby's complete game and rings give him the edge.
Is Alex Ovechkin better than Sidney Crosby?
Sidney Crosby comes out ahead overall. Crosby has three Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythes and two Harts. Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and won the 2018 Cup, but Crosby's complete game and rings give him the edge. That said, Alex Ovechkin still has real strengths — see the pros lists above.
What's the difference between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby?
Crosby: Ovi broke Gretzky's goal record, but Sid has three Cups and the better all-around game.
Cite this verdict
disordat. (2026, November 4). Who is better, Crosby or Ovechkin? [Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney Crosby verdict]. https://disordat.org/vs/alex-ovechkin-vs-sidney-crosby