Sidney Crosby scores in OT to give Penguins win over Utah
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) go for the puck, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City. Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY — Sidney Crosby scored at 3:54 of overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 Wednesday night.
Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson scored in regulation as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves.
Mikhail Sergachev and Michael Carcone scored for Utah, and Connor Ingram had 25 saves.
In the extra period, Crosby got a drop pass from Cody Glass at the bottom of the left circle, skated across the front of the goal and put a backhander over Ingram's left pad.