WILKES-BARRE - Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh's celebrated top draft pick, had an assist in his NHL exhibition debut, but it wasn't enough for the Penguins in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

Zdenek Blatny scored the game-winner on the power play, blasting a shot between the pads of Jocelyn Thibault 4:02 into the extra session.

After Brad Isbister scored to give Boston a 1-0 lead, Crosby recorded his first point 8:28 in. Goalie Tim Thomas kept Crosby's backhander out of the net, but Mark Recchi poked in the rebound to tie the game.

Crosby had another scoring chance about five minutes later, but his wrist shot from the slot off a rebound of a shot by Recchi hit the crossbar.

"I was anxious to get started," Crosby said. "There was so much anticipation. I wanted to get in the routine of playing games. It was just nice to be on a team, not competing against these guys in camp (but) trying to work together to win."

Mario Lemieux, who had two assists, was impressed with Crosby's debut.

"He was one of the best players out there, skating-wise and handling the puck," Lemieux said.