Perhaps you've heard that the Pittsburgh Penguins are playing the Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It's Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin. Sid vs. Ovi. Sid the Kid vs. Alexander the GR8. Are there other ways to put it? We'll certainly try!
Here's the thing, though: As much attention as the battle between those two superstars has received through the years, it's time to retire it. It was a good run.
The reason is simple: Another skater on the Capitals roster has eclipsed Ovechkin as Washington's top player.