Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin to face off in NHL 20 live strea

Wayne Gretzky and Alexander Ovechkin are two of the greatest hockey players to ever lace upskates, but just how good are they with a video game controller in their hands? We're about to find out. The two legends announced in a Chris Bosh Jersey joint pre s release on Thursdaythat they'll be facing off virtually in EA Sports' "NHL 20" to raise funds for two charities: the EdmontonFood BankandMSE Foundations Feeding the Frontlines fund based in Washington, D.C. MORE: Dubbed "The Great One vs. The Great Eight Showcase," the matchupwill pit the pair in a best-of-three series on Xbox with the games livestreamed on the starting at 8 p.m. ET onApril 22. The idea came when Gretzky saw a videoof the Ru sian winger playing the game with his son, Sergei, . He got in touch with a member of the Capitals' communications team looking to arrange a friendly competition, with the goal ofraisingmoney for charity while the NHL season remains on holddue to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two Greats. One Legendary Night. The Great One and The Great Eight go head-to-head in on April 22. Full Details: Washington Capitals (@Capitals) Little is known about the gaming experience of either player, however, Ovechkin is reportedly more of a "Call of Duty" and "Fortnite" fan. Gretzky has played "NHL 20" before but only a handful of times. Luckily for them, they'll have teammates there to help them out. Ovechkin will be partnering up with John "JohnWayne" Casagranda, a member of the Capitals esports team and the runner-up at the 2019 NHL Gaming World Championship, whileGretzky will team up with his 19-year-old son, Tristan. Obviously were a little better when we have our skates on and a hockey stick in our hands than we are when we have controllers, but its not about that," Gretzky said in a phone call with reporters. Its more about the ability to help people that are le s fortunate and for fans to enjoy a night of us not looking very talented at what were doing. Itll be a fun night for a good cause." Alex Len Jersey