3 things we learned in the NHL: Crosby tops McDavid, again

Source: Josh Weinstein, Sportsnet.ca, February 14, 2019  Crosby is undefeated when facing McDavid Sidney Crosby edged out Connor McDavid in a battle between superstars, another penalty shot was missed and Bob Murray made his coaching debut for a struggling Anaheim Ducks squad. Here are three things we learned in the NHL Wednesday. It was a… Continue reading 3 things we learned in the NHL: Crosby tops McDavid, again

Crosby helps Penguins silence Flyers’ crowd, reclaim series lead

Source: The Associated Press, April 15, 2018  Pittsburgh captain has goal, 3 assists in lopsided win The kitschy light-up bracelets flickered in the darkened arena and another packed house roared “Crosby sucks! Crosby sucks!” Here’s the thing Philly fans haven’t yet accepted about Sidney Crosby over the last 13 years, he really doesn’t — and especially… Continue reading Crosby helps Penguins silence Flyers’ crowd, reclaim series lead

Sidney Crosby ends goalless drought in Penguins’ OT win over Sabres

Source: The Associated Press, November 14, 2017  Pittsburgh captain scores 1st goal in 12 games Sidney Crosby had been getting his chances. They just weren’t going in the net. That all changed against the Buffalo Sabres. Crosby ended a long goal drought and assisted on Conor Sheary’s game-winner 16 seconds into overtime as the Pittsburgh… Continue reading Sidney Crosby ends goalless drought in Penguins’ OT win over Sabres

In Crosby vs. McDavid, goalies and Kessel steal the show

Source: The Associated Press, October 24, 2017  Edmonton star gets a goal, but Cup champions get the win Connor McDavid keeps getting the better of Sidney Crosby. Statistically, anyway. Considering the end result, it’s a trade-off Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins can live with. McDavid assured the struggling Oilers of a least a point by… Continue reading In Crosby vs. McDavid, goalies and Kessel steal the show

McDavid plays fan, Crosby plays it cool ahead of 1st meeting of season

Source: Will Graves, The Associated Press, October 23, 2017  ‘If you’re a young guy like me, [Crosby’s success is] what you want to do with your career’ The fan in Connor McDavid comes out whenever he sees Sidney Crosby’s familiar No. 87 on TV. “When you’re watching, you’re hoping for him to do something cool,”… Continue reading McDavid plays fan, Crosby plays it cool ahead of 1st meeting of season

5 things we learned in the NHL last week: Crosby’s smarts will make you look silly

Source: Justin Piercy, CBC Sports, October 23, 2017  Plus, Kris Versteeg is a hockey piñata and Connor McDavid will give you the spins Another week of the NHL season has come and gone, but not without teaching us a few lessons along the way. Here’s a look back at some of the most exciting and/or strange events that… Continue reading 5 things we learned in the NHL last week: Crosby’s smarts will make you look silly

Sidney Crosby talks concussion: ‘I feel good’

By Luke Fox, Sportsnet.ca, October 24, 2016  The recovery of Sidney Crosby took a positive step Monday. Rehabilitating from a concussion that has kept him out of the first six games of the season, Crosby was the first player on the ice for practice — and he was wearing a regular black (i.e., cleared-for-contact) sweater… Continue reading Sidney Crosby talks concussion: ‘I feel good’

Sidney Crosby to be honoured at parade in N.S. hometown

By The Canadian Press, July 16, 2016  HALIFAX – A parade will be held today in Cole Harbour, N.S., to honour favourite son Sidney Crosby, who is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown fans. It’s not the first time Crosby has brought professional hockey’s most prestigious trophy to his home province. In 2009, thousands… Continue reading Sidney Crosby to be honoured at parade in N.S. hometown