Sidney Crosby finally found the back of the net for the first time this season, ending a six-game scoring drought. That’s gotta be a huge relief for the Penguins captain, making sure his 2026-27 campaign isn’t stuck in neutral any longer.
That Drought Was a Tough Start
This wasn’t just any slow start, either. That six-game stretch without a goal actually tied the longest Crosby has ever gone to kick off an NHL season. Think about that for a second. We’re talking about a guy in his 22nd year, a 39-year-old veteran! The last time he went this long without scoring to start a season was way back in 2018-19. But here’s the kicker: back then, he flipped the switch immediately, dropping six goals in his next four games. You gotta wonder if we’re about to see something similar now.
The Goal That Matters (and The Record Hunt is ON)
His first goal of the season came against the Chicago Blackhawks, a clean wrist shot that blew right past goaltender Spencer Knight. And get this, it wasn’t just any goal. It was Crosby’s 207th regular-season first-period goal. That’s insane! Even wilder? He’s now only one goal away from tying Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for first-period goals. Imagine being just one short of a legend like Lemieux, after struggling to even get your first of the season.
So, what’s next for Crosby and the Penguins? He’s got his season rolling, and the hunt for that Lemieux record is officially on. Every game now, you’ll be watching for that 208th first-period goal. You just know he’s gonna get it, and when he does, it’s gonna be absolutely electric.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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