You Couldn’t Script a CRAZIER Ending

Sidney Crosby continues to defy age by dominating play in almost every facet. In a crucial game agains the Detroit Red Wings, Crosby assisted on the overtime winning goal from Erik Karlsson, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins triumph 6-5. With that helper, Crosby eclipsed 1,000 career assists and passed Phil Esposito for 10th all-time in scoring with 1591 points. Oh yeah, he also had a goal and assist earlier in the game. Should Sid get Hart Trophy consideration, and will the Penguins hold their position in the wildcard race over the Red Wings, Capitals, and Flyers?
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[@TwistedWristerHockey]

What an amazing game and a tremendous performance from Crosby and plenty of others out there! Will the Pens snatch one of the final two playoff spots, or can someone catch them from behind?

[@thatsright4194]

All the drama in this game just to piss it away two days later.

[@serialmiller1987]

As a Penguins fan I was on the edge of my seat. Props to the Wings, particularly Raymond and Larkin. I was genuinely worried that the Penguins of the first half of the season were rearing their ugly heads due to Karllsson's defensive mistakes, but what a finish. Karlsson redeemed himself in the end, and scored what I feel is his biggest goal as a Penguin.

[@mackielunkey2205]

Karlsson always comes clutch in overtime, and as a Canucks watcher, I have to tip my hat to that.

[@Capybara-boys]

I’m a penguins fan too I was more hyped than ever when they won this game in OT.

[@CMDR-Cody]

Pittsburgh guy here and we love Sid. I want them to let him ride it out until he says he's done.

[@TristanLong21]

Think about how many points Crosby would have if he didn't miss all that time for his concussions, WOW

[@andrewkmac3507]

Legit can add 200pts more. 80 goals 120 🍎.

[@Spewf]

Not A Pens fan but come on do it for Sid!

[@KevinWood44]

You make a good point about the Hart. THERE NEEDS TO BE 2 SEPERATE TROPHIES!! 1. MVP = the player that dragged his team towards success. 2. BEST player of the season = this replaces what is currently the "MVP" ex. top scorer, most points, etc. In that context Crosby is 1000% the MVP this year.

[@SabreNinja19]

There already is, the Ted Lindsay Award is for the leagues most outstanding player

[@darylmorrison6598]

Not necessarily ..... look at what Kucherov has done in Tampa. He's so far ahead of any of his teammates in points. If he wasn't having the year he has been, the Lightning might not even be a playoff team.

[@JS-kb4bk]

How is Crosby 1000% the MVP over Kucherov?

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

It’s always funny looking at the NHL career points leaders. Gretzky annihilates everyone, it’s not even close. Probably the most untouchable record in sports.

[@ucumari77]

Sid the MAN! There have been a lot of games this weekend that had a playoff feel. Looking forward to this years chase for the Cup.

[@KevinWood44]

Im an Isles fan and I think the Pens (certainly Crosby) deserve it more. Isles won 6 straight and play the Rangers again tom but finish the season vs the Pens next week. If that game decides it I think the Isles flop and Crosby shows us why he is the Goat -1

[@TheStupidSeal10-3-07]

Nashville and Pittsburgh: *Miss playoffs in 2023* “Finally, we can get some new teams in now.” Nashville and Pittsburgh 1 year later:

[@user-vt3vo1yd3v]

I’d love for both of them to be in the finals again and have nashville get vengeance. Although knowing the preds, they’ll be out in round one.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

A rematch would be amazing but it’s very unlikely

[@xTheFly]

Oilers fan here, there's nothing I'd want to see more than Sid and the Pens making the playoffs with this performance.

[@JamesWilliams-vq2er]

Sid had a great year but the Hart Trophy is too crowded. Mcdavid only needs one more assist to hit 100. Only 3 other players in NHL history have hit 100 assists in one season: Wayne Gretzky (11 times), Mario Lemieux (once) and Bobby Orr (once). One more assist and McDavid will be added to that list.

[@jakez199456]

GREAT game All time classic NGL.

[@judcitizen706]

Ned has been leading a charmed life. I was calling for him to be the primary net minder months ago but he would have to stand on his head against a team like the Rangers or Panthers. I don't think we have the depth to survive the 1st round. Still, this is amazing to witness! If Sid can keep playing like this for a few more years ----------> Mt Rushmore

[@gTuya11]

On another note: This game is proof we need two different awards for D men. Karlson almost lost that game by gaffing on his defensive responsibilities. Then won it bc of his offensive roving sensibility. Give the Norris to the best defensive defensemen. Paul Coffey award should be made for best offensive defensemen. Forwards have the Selke… only makes sense.

[@WarioSaysSo]

Oh man, what if this had been the season-final game, and the winner would take the final spot - It would have been like winning a championship feeling at this stage!

[@bmc8319]

As a penguins fan who lives in St. Louis this was my first game in person and it was everything I was not expecting to see but holy cow. Go Pens

[@ThaOldNite]

Imagine if Patrick Kane was a red wing his entire career...Crosby vs Kane every other week :P Best american player vs best canadian player, but all the time!

[@The-Dom]

if there were a heart trophy for just the second half of the season, Sid would be a contender.

[@michaelthompson6800]

we are buzzing let’s go 🐧

[@VinayGarg-xe1qh]

If sid gets 100+ points he will be in the convo

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

11 games to hit 100, so I doubt it but...then again, look at last night.

[@MrJayehawk]

Karlsson's offensive skills frequently come into good use to redeem the obvious gaps in his defensive play. Just another day for that guy.

[@flyingfluffyhockey]

Pens/Panthers ECF? I'm in!

[@FLGirly]

Seems Raymond got pissed at Seider on the pens 4 goal lol

[@JeffDoerr]

Dude You're an excellent broadcaster. Clear concise insightful enjoyable to listen to. Lets go Penns.

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

Thanks Jeff! I typically produce longer videos, but I had a great time of making this one - how couldn't I with such an entertaining game. We'll see if I pump out more stuff like this during the playoffs.

[@JayCrosby32]

I was fearing after that collapse thinking Detroit was about to gritty on us again, GO PENS! FAITH!

[@theoldboy70]

Karlsson blew the lead for us (gave up 2 goals), he was lucky enough to score in OT.

[@danielpodjun715]

Don’t like the outcome, but it was a hell of a game!

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

For sure. Happy to see the Wings get a least a point though. I thought they were dead to rights when Carter scored that shortie, but they showed no quit.

[@danielpodjun715]

@@TwistedWristerHockey it will be a fight to the finish that’s what I love about this team.

[@landen3578]

@@danielpodjun715 Totally agree. Much of the Wings fan base to me are wanting throw the season away because of terrible we've played the last 20 games or so. They don't even realize what the heck this team could be doing by the end of next week.

[@michaelthompson6800]

good game bro 🤟🏻

[@sieveman]

I would love o see the Pens get the 3rd slot in the division and face the Hurricanes. Face Canes and Jake G, that would be interesting. But Pens have stiff competition ahead of them to get there .. Bruins, Nashville and NYI. I am not a fa of them playing the Stranger Danger Rangers. But really I don't care who they face first round, just get in there so they have a chance at the Cup! GO PENS!

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

Yeah even though it's going to be tough to overcome the Isles for 3rd, it'd be interesting to see not only the Pens face Guentzel - but also for Nedeljkovic to take on his former team.

[@tj-597]

Rooting for my wings 🪽 to make it, but beating Toronto at home is a tall order! It would be tough to see our ex-wing Bertuzzi knock us out. It’s gonna be a bittersweet goodbye for Larkin 😣

[@larshowen3319]

Crosby is AWESOME! I hate him. Signed, Red Wings fan since the Gordie Howe days.

[@thomaskeane5723]

Karlsson scored the game winner, but it shouldn't be ignored that he just about gave the game away himself.

[@justincary6180]

It would be a miracle for them to win a round, considering how bad they’ve been in the playoffs even when we have a decent team, but I’d rather play ANYBODY but the hurricanes. I’m sick of the rangers too, but we’d match up better with really anyone over the hurricanes

[@irafair3015]

Thank you for correctly using "fewer" instead of "less." The may still be hope for mankind. Yeah, right.

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

Well, I was right this time 😆

[@irafair3015]

@@TwistedWristerHockey If you can count them, it's fewer; if you measure it it's less. Fewer people because you can count them. Less water because it is a quantity. However, you can count units of a quantity (number of liters of water). As you can see this issue is one of my pet peeves. Yeah, I need help. 🤣

[@bonzo713]

What's "Pinching"?

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

Good question! When an attacking team is trying to keep the puck in the other team's zone, sometimes a defenseman will advance from the top of the zone (where the blue line is) to further down the boards - in order to seal off a puck from exiting the zone. That way, the defender is extending the time his team has in the offensive zone.

[@bonzo713]

@@TwistedWristerHockey After reading your reply and re-watching the highlight,I get it👍...thnx!

[@spelunkerd]

Most teams play a system where the last forward who enters the attacking zone plays back a little, in case the defending team gains possession, to prevent an outnumbered opportunity going the other way. Sometimes that high forward will chase the puck deeper into the zone and another forward will cycle back to cover that high position. The pinch is like a pinch hitter in baseball, a defenseman makes a split second decision to battle for the puck deeper in the attacking zone, and he expects a nearby high forward to swing around and cover his position. If the pinch works the puck remains in the zone and you may get a golden opportunity to score. The decision to pinch is critically dependent on teammates, specifically a high forward circling back who is capable of swapping places or at least covering the back zone. At its worst the pinch can be a selfish, boneheaded play that costs your team the game.

[@bonzo713]

@spelunkerd I'm sure I've watched thousands of pens games over the years and haven't heard the term "Pinching" until the other day... Thnx for the breakdown.

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

@@bonzo713 You're welcome! There's a lot I could still learn, too.

[@Burgher1605]

LGP 🐧♠️

[@charliem9831]

Pittsburgh should look to trade him in the off season

[@landen3578]

The last few games of the season are going stressful for 4 teams in particular. PIT,WSH,PHI, and DET. I've had enough of PIT,WSH,and PHI. Detroit needs this last playoff spot so badly.

[@TwistedWristerHockey]

I've also hoped to see the Wings end their playoff drought. I'm happy the playoffs are starting, but having grown up with the Wings always contending, it just feels right when they're at least in the dance.

[@gavinsheridan4680]

You would be sick of Detroit too if you grew up in the 90s/00s.

[@felafnirelek8987]

@@gavinsheridan4680 especially if you were in Colorado

[@Willjrockstar]

PIT didnt play well in this game at all. If they can play poorly and still find a way to beat a team as talented as the Wings, im hopeful for the remainder of the season and the possibly the playoffs. However there are some major holes. Graves was bringing the team down tremendously. Hopefully Ludvig fills in P.O.s spot and Reilly Smith is the most disappointing player left in the line up.

[@michaelthompson6800]

Crosby is the goat 🐐

[@ethansledzianowski8056]

LET GO ISLES!!

[@violentshemp7776]

r/w goaltending....... wtf? edit: cindy edit x2: dump bertuzzi and you get what you fing get edit x3 yzerman overrated

[@theoldboy70]

Karlsson SUCKS.

[@matturibe5256]

So basically you're saying that the pens are going to win out and be in the playoffs? Okay will see! That trip was so blatant on Raymond should have been called. I think any team can take it. Pits play three hard teams the wings play one. Washington you never know what they do. They can go beat a power house team then lose to a nobody so I think they are done. I can't stand pits or crosby. Pple act like he got them to where they are at. No he helped them but gets all the credit. His plus minus sucks so how is he so complete?

[@judynist955]

Must be a flyers fan who always wishes they were us

[@matturibe5256]

@@judynist955 fans that say they wish they were us is laughable! You act like u play for the penguins. I never do that! Wish I was a pits fan lol! I been wings fan probably before you were born! The days of the champ, probert! Just like yzerman federov and datsyuk. They all contribute! But keep sucking off crosby! after all he got the team in a playoff spot as of now! lol stupid bs not worth my time!

[@jessietaylor385]

Even watching game highlights and replays hard to believe it went so right!😍🏒🐧🐧🐧