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I think that kucherov is the better, more impactful player.
Ovechkin had to bear all the pressure of being a generationally touted 1st overall pick and bring a dead franchise back to life. Those early capital teams he played on were barren wastelands. At his peak was a physical freak who could will the puck into the net by himself.
Kucherov is an all-timer but a cushy situation in Tampa compared to Ovechkin, no expectations and a lot more talent around him for his whole career.
At their bests, Ovechkin was simply greater. But depending on how Kucherov ages, he could really make their careers a legitimate debate.