# Who is better, Crosby or Ovechkin?

**Verdict (Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney Crosby), as of November 4, 2026: Sidney Crosby wins.**

Crosby: Ovi broke Gretzky's goal record, but Sid has three Cups and the better all-around 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.

## Head-to-head

| Category | Alex Ovechkin | Sidney Crosby | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Stanley Cups | One, in 2018, with the Conn Smythe. | Three Cups and two Conn Smythes. | Sidney Crosby |
| Goals | The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. | Elite scorer, but far behind Ovi. | Alex Ovechkin |
| Two-way play | A goal scorer first. | Elite in all three zones. | Sidney Crosby |
| Awards | Three Hart Trophies. | Two Hart Trophies. | Alex Ovechkin |
| International | World Championship gold medals. | Two Olympic golds with Canada. | Sidney Crosby |

## The case for Alex Ovechkin

- NHL all-time goals leader
- 2018 Stanley Cup
- Three Hart Trophies

## The case for Sidney Crosby

- Three Stanley Cups
- Two Olympic golds
- Elite two-way game

## FAQ

### 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.

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