“Hi Sid.
Congratulations on your 1000th match.
This is a serious number.
It's always nice to play against you, to oppose you.
You are one of the best.
I wish you and your family good luck.
Enjoy, you deserve it, ”Ovechkin said in a video posted on Twitter by The Penguins.
Crosby played 1000th NHL game in a regular season match with the New York Islanders (3-2).
The Canadian became the first player to host so many meetings for Pittsburgh.
Earlier it was reported that an assist from Evgeny Malkin helped Pittsburgh defeat the Islanders in the NHL.