Penguins Start Getting Hot

The Penguins were a little disappointed with Sidney Crosby's first NHL trip to Western Canada. The suddenly hot Penguins won all three games, two to crucial shootouts. During the Vancouver game, Crosby had a chance to ice the Canucks with an overtime penalty shot. Defenseman Aaron Miller of the Vancouver Canucks made a diving attempt to stop a streaking Crosby. Crosby still got the shot off but, the scoring chance was significantly altered. The referees Tom Kowal and Chris Lee awarded Crosby a penalty shot. The team captain made a terrific backhand-to-forehand move, but the Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo made a terrific save. Crosby had a second chance to score on Luongo in the shootout, he was yet again denied. Penguins rookie defenseman Kris Letang, who is a shootout wiz, managed to beat Luongo to clinch the victory. After an 8-11-2 start, Pittsburgh has won seven of its last eight games.