They are both tremendous players, I prefer Ovechkin because he has been and still is much more physical.

Crosby. The full package, plays a more valuable position, better leader.

Looking back, it’s not even a question. More Cups, an Oly gold, possibly a better team player. Crosby all day, every day.

There are strong pros and minor cons to both players, but both are very different play styles. Crosby plays Centre and sets up some of the best plays with more underrated players than any other player in the NHL. The only Centreman that compares to Crsoby is McDavid when he doesn't have Draisaitl on in his wing. The argument that Crsoby had Malkin is completely nullified, because they only rarely play on the same powerplay unit, since Malkin is the regular 2nd line Centre for the Pens. Proof of who played on Crosby's wing that probably no one remembers are Pascal Dupuis, Chris Kunitz, Carl Hagelin, Dominik Simon, Daniel Sprong, Matt Cullen, Lee Stempniak, Ty Kennedy, James Neal, and Beau Bennette over the years. Crsoby found a way to make each one of these players better on the ice statistically, a feat no one else has accomplished. This also comes with 3 Stanley Cups under Crosby with the Pens. But Crosby has the poor history of concussions and injury protocol limiting his games played. So my gut feeling is that he could have been even more valuable, but we may never know. Ovechkin is the greatest Leftwinger that has played in the NHL. He will break Gretzky's most goals scored if he can keep up the pace and stay healthy in the process. Ovi has had 2 very consistent Centres over his career, the first being Backstrom, and the second is his current partner Kuznetsov. Both Centres compliment Ovi very well, both setup incredible plays and have strong net presence. Ovi has also had more memorable highlight clips than Crosby, like "the goal" (if you haven't seen it, Google it) where Ovi scores from a trip and he's on his back on the ice, and his stick swings over his head blind and scores. One thing I will point out that most people probably don't think about for Ovi is that he's in a Leaugue where he's an outsider battling up hill more so than Crosby had to. Russians are notorious for playing their style, and it doesn't always translate to success. Look at Ilya Kovalchuk or Alexie Kovalev for examples. Ovi has broken that stigma, and worked very hard to pull it off, and ended up earning a cup for the Caps. Not just ANY Cup, but their FIRST Cup! No one else can make that claim but the members of the 2018 Caps. But between choosing one player over the other, truly, it's not easy, but Crosby wins my choice by the smallest edge. If I was the GM of a team and I already had a strong Centre, than Ovi is my choice, but if I were building a team around a player, Crosby wins it.

To build a team around it’s definitely Crosby. That said, I like watching Ovis game better. A lot more physical and is the best goal scorer in the last 10 years.

Crosby is a better two way player. Ovi had to be introduced to his defense.

I really want to say Ovi, the man is a machine, the goals, the shots, the hits, I love to watch him play. However, I’m thinking along the lines of C vs W, and I really think a superstar 1C is very important. Crosby is an amazing player, and those who say otherwise let their feelings get the better of them.

Even if they were equal in all respects, which they're not. I'm taking the center over the wing. Easier to build around and more team focused, no brainer.

Sid also defeated the caps on mutliple occasions, I'd argue that skews playoff games Slightly. If we replay their careers a thousand times I'm sure Ovi wins one or two more of those.

Crosby cups are greater than his point totals. I love. Ov got his og capitals jersey with big eagle on it. Crosby for wins Ov for records