Crosby's Two-Goal Night Propels Penguins To Victory Over Canadiens
### Penguins Captain Continues To Impress
Sidney Crosby scored twice and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Tuesday night. The Penguins have now won three straight games and are 4-1-0 in their last five.
Crosby opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 10:49 of the first period. He then made it 2-0 with a backhand goal at 1:25 of the second period.
The Penguins extended their lead to 3-0 when Jake Guentzel scored at 14:39 of the second period. The Canadiens got on the board when Brendan Gallagher scored at 19:09 of the second period, but the Penguins held on for the win.
Tristan Jerry made 30 saves for the Penguins. Carey Price made 31 saves for the Canadiens.
### Crosby Continues To Be A Force
Crosby has now scored seven goals in his last five games. He leads the Penguins with 13 goals and 24 points on the season.
Crosby is playing at a high level this season and is one of the main reasons why the Penguins are one of the top teams in the NHL. He is a complete player who can score goals, set up his teammates, and play defense.
### Penguins Are Rolling
The Penguins have won three straight games and are now 4-1-0 in their last five. They are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now and are looking like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
The Penguins have a lot of depth and talent on their roster. They have four lines that can score goals and a strong defense. They are also getting great goaltending from Tristan Jerry.
The Penguins are looking like a team that is ready to make a deep run in the playoffs this season.