Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby can’t get a shot past Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump – not to mention a couple of posts – against Calgary’s Chad Johnson.
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Conor Sheary named NHL’s first star of the week
If anybody is absolutely feeling it lately, it’s Conor Sheary. Following a three-point game against the Boston Bruins, he’s now on a four-game point streak; in those four games, he has six goals.
Big 2nd period helps Penguins beat Hurricanes 7-1
Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist during Pittsburgh’s four-goal second period, and the Penguins routed the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1 on Friday night. Conor Sheary scored twice, and Evgeni Malkin had a late goal and an assist.
Fleury Wins 5th Straight As Pens Roll
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.