Crosby notches twice as Penguins end Kraken’s 9-match winning streak

Pittsburgh Penguins manager didn’t tell Sidney Crosby to shoot more because the head coach knew he didn’t have to do it.

Coach Sullivan: “I liked our intent. I thought our intentions were in the right place. When we play the game that way, it’s collective effort. It’s a team game and everyone understands what their role is and we play it.” pic.twitter.com/1QhWTjkWMG

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 15, 2024

“To be frank, we just try to stay out of Crosby’s way,” the boss shared. “Sidney thinks it better than we do.”

And he still dominates, even at 36 years old in the middle of his 19^th campaign.

Crosby netted 2 goals to move within 1 of Hall of Famer Mark Recchi for 21st on the all-time goals list as Pittsburgh snapped Kraken’s organization-record-9-match winning streak with a 3-0 victory at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Tristan Jarry made 22 saves for his 5^th shutout of the campaign as the Penguins handed the Kraken its 1^st defeat of any kind since December 18^th and its 1^st defeat in regular time since December 10^th.

TIED FOR THE LEAGUE LEAD IN SHUTOUTS (5).

Way to go, @tjarry35! 👏 pic.twitter.com/9jQvdp5K49

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 15, 2024

Seattle will play against the NY Rangers in the Big Apple on Tuesday, while Pittsburgh will play against Vegas on Saturday.