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Youngest All-Star Crosby scores, but Penguins lose

TAMPA, Fla. — Sidney Crosby became an All-Star and scored a highlight-reel goal. The only thing missing was a Pittsburgh Penguins' victory.

Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Late in third period, it was announced that Crosby, at 19 years, 5 months, became the youngest player elected by fans to the All-Star game.

"It's an honor. Growing up watching it, and who would have dreamed of playing in it?" Crosby said. "It's something I will enjoy."

Vincent Lecavalier and Andreas Karlsson also scored for Tampa Bay, which has an 11-game winning streak against Pittsburgh. Five of the victories have come at home, where Tampa Bay has outscored the Penguins 22-4.

St. Louis has four goals and 11 points during a personal eight-game point streak. The Lightning have won two straight, both against the Penguins.

"We need to get on a run," St. Louis said. "Winning two in a row is a start."

Crosby put the Penguins up 1-0 just 24 seconds in. He took the puck away from Tampa Bay defenseman Dan Boyle near the blue line and scored with one knee on the ice while being hooked from behind in the low slot.

Colby Armstrong also scored for the Penguins, who have lost four of their last seven.

"We are only getting scoring from one line right now," Pittsburgh coach Michel Therrien said. "The other three lines score once every three games."

St. Louis gave Tampa Bay a 2-1 lead on his 27th goal during a power play at 6:46 of the second. His shot from along the goal-line deflected off Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

Tampa Bay's Johan Holmqvist made a diving save on Mark Recchi's back-hander with 17:04 left in the third. Karlsson extended the Lightning lead to 3-1 19 seconds later with his first goal in 19 games. St. Louis set up the goal by stealing the puck from Pittsburgh defenseman Sergei Gonchar.

Armstrong got Pittsburgh within 3-2 with 2:41 to play.

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