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Viewers guide to Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals on ESPN+

No rivalry has electrified NHL fans during the past 15 seasons quite like Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals. But the two superstars are still playing as well as ever, with Ovechkin chasing down Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record and Sid inspiring the league's next wave of talent.

The saga continues on Friday night as the Penguins visit the Capitals, available only on ESPN+, and featuring the Star Watch experience as an alternate streaming option.

To help get you ready for the matchup, we've put together a guide on all the key players to watch for both teams, in-depth statistical insights on the Penguins and Capitals from ESPN Stats & Information, and more.