导出博客文章PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are a decade into partnership that
has helped guide the Pittsburgh Penguins to a pair of Stanley Cups, three
combined MVP awards, four scoring titles and a seemingly endless wave of
GIF-worthy goals.It hasnt always been easy. There was the language barrier when
Malkin first arrived from Russia in 2006 to join Crosby as the linchpins of a
franchise trying to restore itself to its former glory. The natural growing
pains that come when two supremely talented players try to figure things out.
The giddy celebration in Detroit in 2009 that ended with Crosby raising the Cup,
a triumph that seemed destined to be the launching point of a dynasty.When it
didnt happen thanks to six years of good but never consistently great hockey,
the two remained committed to each other. The payoff came during Pittsburghs
renaissance under coach Mike Sullivan last spring, when the Penguins sprinted to
a championship with their two cornerstone players leading the way.At the end of
the day we both chose to be here and want to play together and thats not always
the case on every team, Crosby said Tuesday. I think theres a lot of respect
there.A sentiment that will be put to the test -- at least briefly -- when
Crosby and Team Canada face Malkin and Team Russia in a World Cup of Hockey
exhibition on Wednesday night at Consol Energy Center, the final tuneup before
both squads before the tournament opens later this week in Toronto.Its not the
first time the Crosby and Malkin have been on opposite sides during
international play. Six years ago, Crosby and Canada torched Malkin and the
Russians 7-3 in the Olympic quarterfinals on the way to gold. Yet Wednesday will
mark the first time when both stars will be at home, even if Malkin will end up
getting dressed in the visiting locker room.Yes, Malkin knows the way.Its weird,
Malkin said. But I dont know how the fans feel, but I hope they support us.That
wont be in question. The curious sight of Crosbys No. 87 and Malkins No. 71 in
different hued sweaters on Pittsburghs home ice will be jarring. Not nearly as
jarring, though, as the prospect of both of them chasing after a loose puck in
the corner with different agendas.Seeing two of the best players in the game
getting after it would make for great theater, which is exactly what the NHL had
in mind when it brought the World Cup back. Yet it may also produce a dash of
anxiety for the front office that pays Crosby and Malkin millions to line the
rafters at Consol with banners.Its a danger both are well aware of, and theyre
hardly the only pair of teammates who will find themselves putting country
before NHL team chemistry during the tournament. While Crosby allows theres
always the risk of running into each other, at some point youve got to just let
that part go and focus on playing the game.Youre not necessarily thinking `Thats
my teammate, in a split second, Crosby said. Sometimes you might not even know
who has the puck.Even if Crosby and Malkin are unmistakable with a stick in
their hands. Crosby anticipates the smack talk to be kept at a minimum, but
didnt rule out making a run at Malkin if the moment requires it.If we do, itll
be in good fun, Crosby said with a laugh. Were both pretty intense so it could
happen. You never know.Malkin expects there to be a little chirping, too, but
for an entirely different reason. Turns out Crosby is such a motormouth on the
ice Malkin doesnt even bother trying to keep up.Sid talks too much every game,
Malkin said. He talks too quick for me. Actually, when hes mad, I dont
understand. But hes funny.All kidding aside, the two find themselves with vastly
different missions heading to Toronto. The two-time defending Olympic champions
are heavy favorites to stand atop the podium on the same soil where the sport
was invented.The Russians, meanwhile, will try to erase the memory of a
forgettable 2014 Olympics in Sochi when they were knocked out in the
quarterfinals at home. The pressure will be firmly on Canada, giving Russia a
chance to play the role of underdog, if a team that includes Malkin and
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin can be considered one.We lost the
last two Olympics before, Malkin said. Its a new challenge for the national team
and we have a great team right now ... its an amazing time to be here in my
second `home town playing for the national team.
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