WATCH: Sergei Ovechkin OUTSHINES dad Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby shooting goal against HOF Robert Luongo at Breakaway Challenge
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby were joined on the ice by little Ovechkin who went on to score a perfect goal against HOF Robert Luongo during NHL Breakaway Challenge.
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and his son Sergei [Image Credit: Pensburgh]
The last time when Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby stated that they have something planned during NHL 2023 All-Star getaway, fans have been curiously speculating. No one thought it would be little Ovechkin taking on the ice during Friday’s Breakaway Challenge.
Little Sergei took on ice, sprawling across in his yellow tightened shoes, reaching for the puck and ultimately scoring a perfect goal against Hall of Famer Robert Luongo. When P.K. Subban asked Ovie and Crosby to sign All-Star jerseys, the Penguins captain interrupted saying, “I think we might need one more signature” looking at Sergei.
Sergei had his special jersey donned which stated Ovechkin Jr., melting the heart of the fans and the panel of judges. Even Ovechkin all the while had a bright smile on his face as he looked over his son skating on the ice. While the puck touched Crosby and Ovie’s stick, little Ovie Jr. tapped his own to get his chance.
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby pass the puck to Sergei ‘Ovie Jr.’
![Alex Ovechkin and his son Sergei [Image Credit: Pensburgh]](https://firstsportz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_COM_20230204_2122_48_4464-1024x768.jpg)
Alex Ovechkin said, “That’s a special moment, I think”. “The fans love it. We both love it. It’s great for the game. It’s great for both of us. And obviously for Sergei, as well.” Sidney Crosby said, “I don’t even think that was rehearsed. I think that was pure joy.”
Fans already knew Ovie and Crosby will be joining forces but to see them work together on ice was a sweet moment. Even Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak said, “The rivalry between Sid and Ovi, it’s unbelievable”. “I’m happy they came up with that. You don’t see that very often, with Washington and Pittsburgh, so it was awesome.”
Crosby commented, “It means a lot”. “We were younger players coming in and there were older guys that we felt the same way about. Even though you’ve played in the League for a while, I think you appreciate the opportunity to spend some time with guys. … That’s probably part of the highlight.”
According to ESPN Ovechkin commented, “I remember when I was a little younger, we would share a bench with legends. Those were special moments.” Apart from his partnership win with Crosby, Ovie said that skating with his son was undoubtedly a precious moment for him.
He said that even at home, Sergei is continuously skating, puck handling, and trying to score. He’s really into the game and loves every bit of it. Crosby praising Sergei said, “It was nice to have his son be a part of it and fun to share that moment”. “His son loves the game.”
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