Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin checks in on Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have been one of the best rivalries in hockey for nearly two decades. The matchup between 2004 1st overall pick Alex Ovechkin, and 2005 1st overall pick Sidney Crosby has never let us down, even as they enter the final stages of their careers.

Over that time, their rivalries have become friendships off the ice, and when Kris Letang returned to the ice following the death of his father, Ovechkin made sure to take the time to check in with him.

Rivals or not, these are two of the best veterans in the sport. It is always nice to see this comradery on the ice.

Credit Blade of Steel: Alexander Ovechkin shows incredible class and sportsmanship: checks in on Penguins rival

Toronto Maple Leafs Looking For a Trade Partner for Timothy Liljegren After Defender Has Fallen Out of Favor

Ryan Reaves and Nathan Mackinnon Speak Out Against Unfair Criticism of Leafs' Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty Candidly Reveals How He Thought Career Was Over Ahead of Season Opener

Maple Leafs Hit with Setback as Joseph Woll Lands on Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens Re-Sign Veteran Defenseman to Replace David Reinbacher During his Recovery

Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lines for Season Opener Against Montreal Canadiens

Toronto Native and Bruins Goaltender Passes Away

Maple Leafs Call Up Emergency Player for Season Opener Against the Canadiens

Seattle Kraken Secure Franchise Goaltender with Major Long-Term Deal

Leafs HC Craig Berube Confirms Joseph Woll's Injury, Names Maple Leafs Starter vs. Canadiens