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Sidney Crosby, Penguins aim to extend season again vs. Flyers. Mammoth look for 3-1 lead on Golden Knights
TL;DR
Sidney Crosby led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, reducing their series deficit to 1-3. Crosby scored a goal and assisted in another, showcasing his leadership in a crucial playoff game.
Key points
- Sidney Crosby scored a goal and assisted in a crucial playoff game.
- The Penguins won 4-2 against the Flyers, reducing their series deficit.
- Crosby's leadership was pivotal in extending the Penguins' season.
- The series score is now 1-3 in favor of the Flyers.
Sidney CrosbyPittsburgh PenguinsPhiladelphia FlyersKris Letang
Sidney Crosby
At one point, Sidney Crosby could have seen more of himself on an interstate billboard than on a playoff highlight reel for the Penguins.
Ask anyone who has followed his career, the two-time NHL MVP doesn’t stay down for long.
Crosby responded like a captain should with his Pittsburgh Penguins in a 0-3 series hole to the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, notching his first goal, an assist and a screen that set up longtime teammate Kris Letang’s crucial goal in a 4-2 series-extending win.
“With every game of the series, it’s more difficult,” Crosby said. “But we’ve got some life and we’ve got to take advantage of the opportunity of going back home now.”
The 38-year-old Crosby, now in his 21st NHL season, long had tormented the Flyers. He has more points against them than any other player has scored against Philadelphia, along with thrice raising the Stanley Cup since the Flyers won their two titles in 1974 and 1975.
He still has to absorb the boos and profane chants directed at him from the moment he hits the ice for warmups to his final shift. The sports travel group Phans of Philly even paid for a billboard of Crosby lying face down on the ice along with the definition of embellishment after he was penalized for it in Game 3. And he managed one assist through the first three games.
But he made a heads-up play when he kicked the puck to Letang and also set a savvy screen on defenseman Travis Sanheim, allowing Letang to have a clean look when beating Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar for a 3-1 third-period lead.
“It’s all those little details sometimes,” Letang said. “It’s not the crazy play or the passes. Finding a guy back post sometimes, it’s little details, like, picking the guy giving me a lot of time to pick my shot was an amazing play. So it just shows you how much IQ he has on the ice and, you know, what to do at every moment in every situation.”
Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
When/Where to Watch: Game 5, Monday, 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN)
Q&A
What was Sidney Crosby's contribution in the Penguins' win against the Flyers?
Sidney Crosby scored one goal and provided an assist in the Penguins' 4-2 victory over the Flyers.
How did the Penguins perform in the playoff series against the Flyers?
The Penguins were down 0-3 in the series before winning the crucial Game 4, making the series score 1-3.
What is the significance of Crosby's performance in this game?
Crosby's performance was vital in extending the Penguins' season and demonstrating his leadership as the captain.
What are the Penguins' chances of coming back in the series against the Flyers?
With the Penguins winning Game 4, they aim to continue their comeback in the series, now trailing 1-3.
