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Video: Sidney Crosby scores that elusive first playoff goal

New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game One

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 02: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a face-off against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 02, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Justin K. Aller

It took long enough, but Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs in Game 3 against the New York Rangers on Monday:

With that, Crosby can knock the most irritating question off the long list of annoying potential questions he’ll face from the press, particularly after losses. Don’t worry, though; there will always be a new eye-roller (whether it’s for Crosby or someone else).

This came on Crosby’s 29th shot on goal of this postseason. It’s his first goal in his last 10 games at Madison Square Garden and second in his last 17 contests against the Rangers (according to a handy graphic from NBCSN).

For those who need help cooking up the next groan-worthy narrative, here are a few pointers:


  • The Rangers power play remains horrific; they’ve gone 0-for-32. Their offense is ice cold overall as they haven’t scored since OT of Game 1.
  • Hey, there’s always Rick Nash to pick on.
  • Uh ... uh ... Crosby hasn’t scored a power-play goal on the road in a while (saves that for Game 5).

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