US EditionSidney Crosby Scores Twice as Pittsburgh Holds Off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 Victory
Sidney Crosby leads with two power-play goals, boosting his NHL-best total to 11 as the Penguins avoid a second straight loss with a 5-3 win.
- A Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3, with Sidney Crosby scoring twice and Bryan Rust delivering the go-ahead goal.
- After his milestone, Alex Ovechkin reached the 900-goal plateau and supplied two assists that fueled a second-period rally for the Washington Capitals.
- Crosby's power-play finishing included two first-period goals, boosting season output as Pittsburgh's second-ranked power play scored three times, with rookie Ben Kindel adding two assists and Mantha plus Dewar scoring.
- Stopping a two-game skid, Arturs Silovs made 28 saves as Bryan Rust's fifth goal off Evgeni Malkin's redirect proved decisive.
- Up next, the Capitals travel to Tampa Bay on Saturday while the Penguins visit New Jersey on Saturday after another chapter between longtime rivals Crosby and Ovechkin.
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Canadian hockey legend Sidney Crosby scored two goals and helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 (2-0, 1-3, 2-0) home victory over the Washington Capitals.
Sidney Crosby, Penguins hold off Capitals in 5-3 win
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night. The 39-year-old Crosby’s two first-period power-play goals boosted his season total to an NHL-best 11. Rust’s fifth of the season helped the Penguins avoid a second straight collapse. Anthony Mantha picked up his seventh of the year for…
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Penguins avoid another blown lead, break away from Capitals
Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night despite surrendering a three-goal second-period lead.
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Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory
Sidney Crosby scored twice, and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Washington Capitals 5-3.
Pens host Capitals tonight/Ovechkin nets historic 900th goal - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals tonight at PPG Paints Arena. Face-off is 7:30pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 7pm. Despite a two-game losing streak, the Penguins begin the night tied with New Jersey for first place in the Metropolitan Division. They carry an 8-4-2 record into the game. The Capitals are two points behind both teams at 7-5-1. The Penguins visit 9-4 New Jersey Saturday afternoon. The Capitals defeated St. Louis 6…
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