Snipers at different stages of career

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Laine, Ovechkin taking notice of each other's on-ice talent

One is a no-doubt Hall of Famer, the most feared pure goal scorer of his generation. The other is a budding young sniper who shares many of the same traits as the player he’s grown up idolizing.

And there they were Tuesday night at Bell MTS Place, going head to head for just the third time.

“It’s always exciting to play against one of the best players in the league. It’s always fun,” wide-eyed Jets winger Patrik Laine said following the morning skate about lining up against the Washngton Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin.

Heading into the game, Ovechkin, 32, was in his typical spot on top of the NHL goal-scoring…