April 11, 2010

Crosby and Stamkos net 51 goals

Thoroughly enjoyed the end of the Penguins-Islanders game. Sidney Crosby scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season earlier in the game to take the NHL lead. Then word no doubt trickled down that Tampa’s Steven Stamkos scored his 51st to tie him into an empty net. From that point forward, every time out Crosby was a man possessed, showing off the sorts of moves that make fans enjoy Alex Ovechkin so much. Really, it was the first time I’ve ever seen Crosby play selfishly on the ice.

Alas, he never could bury his 52nd and ends the season tied with Stamkos for the league lead in goals. The Penguins did win the game, 6-5, on Jordan Leopold’s overtime goal.

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