Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals.
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were in the spotlight, a place they have occupied individually throughout their hockey careers. This time, however, it was different. This time, they were sharing the attention, going head-to-head under the glare of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
This was a defining moment.
"You could feel it," Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom said.