Sidney Crosby

2022 - 5 - 7

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Sports Illustrated"

Is Jake Guentzel the Penguins Greatest Winger? (Sports Illustrated)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have three no-doubt Hall of Famers in their lineup with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. Entering into the latter ...

Over parts of nine seasons in a Penguins uniform, Stevens put up 260 goals and 555 points. His postseason numbers are outstanding as well, putting up 50 points in 52 career playoff games. Stevens also played with a nasty streak and was physical in all three zones. The Penguins have a long list of illustrious wingers. Through his first career 375 games, he's put up 341 points, for an average .91 points a game. He tied Crosby for the team lead this season with 84 points, in addition to his second 40-goal season.

NY Rangers projected lineup: Slowing Sidney Crosby's line is ... (The Journal News / Lohud.com)

If the New York Rangers can find better ways to contain the Pittsburgh Penguins' top line, they should win their first-round playoff series.

"But at the same time, they've got one line that's scored a lot of goals – but that line scored goals all year. They've managed only one goal combined through two games, which has made the production from Guentzel, Crosby and Rust easier to stomach. "It was six weeks ago, and I'm saying, 'I like these three guys against them, and then Zibanejad can play some shifts against them.' And then two of those three guys are hurt. The result has been six high-danger scoring chances for and 12 against, with only 46.15% of their starts coming in the offensive zone. "They have some good faceoff guys over there," Zibanejad said. But it becomes about all the guys trying to do the right thing and help out, especially against teams and guys that have good faceoff guys." "But we're talking about one of the best players in the world (Crosby). That line has been good for them for a long period of time. "You're talking about one of the best lines in the league," Gallant said following Friday's optional practice at the MSG Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y. "Right now, they’re playing outstanding. No hope plays or high-risk plays against those guys because they’re gone if they get a chance." "But I think it’s just being aware of the plays we’re making. "A month and a half ago, when we got some guys at the trade deadline, I'm looking ahead and saying, ‘If we matchup against certain teams’ – and your coaches always do that," Gallant said. We're doing the best we can."

Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Collects two more assists (CBSSports.com)

Crosby notched a pair of assists, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers in Game 3. Crosby set up Jake Guentzel ...

Ask Dave Q&A: Secondary Scoring, Igor, and Sidney Crosby's Future (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Pittsburgh Penguins' 7-4 victory in Game 3 against the New York Rangers underscored the value of getting secondary scoring.

A: The Penguins’ chances of making it to the second round will be a whole lot better if he does. Expecting him to step into the lineup in the middle of a playoff series and make a meaningful contribution might be a bit much. Q: Jeff Carter was great in the playoffs last year and seems to be a bit slow right now. However, if the Penguins can get to him early in Game 4, they might be able to compound any self-doubt that was planted by his leaky performance Saturday. A: Well, the Pittsburgh Penguins proved Saturday night that they can get to Shesterkin, who was pulled after allowing four goals in the first period. While I got a chuckle out of your suggestion that referees figured it must be a penalty if a Pittsburgh Penguins player delivered a check, I really do sympathize with the job officials have to do. I want to see Nathan Beaulieu in the lineup thumping Ranger bodies and clearing the crease. That said, the lack of consistency with which the rulebook is enforced can be exasperating for coaches, players and fans alike. For example, in the pre-balcony days at the Civic Arena, I generally would stand at the top of Section C-16, which was in an end zone. But I like to sit down lower and get to feel the action better. Q: A big decline in the Penguins PK towards the end of the regular season. That’s why it had to be so encouraging for the Penguins that six of their goals in Game 3 came from Evan Rodrigues (2), Jeff Carter (2), Brock McGinn and, of course, Danton Heinen, who got the game-winner in the third period.

Drive to the Net: Even when depth shines, it's Sidney Crosby paving ... (DKPittsburghSports.com)