The drive that fuels Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is burning as bright as ever, even as his team struggles.

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his second period goal against the Washington Capitals (Credit: Getty Image) Sidney Crosby plays a different game. While others chase the ...

Sidney Crosby is aging like fine wine, and his peers have taken notice. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain, who's put together ...

Clay Stevenson made 33 saves in his NHL debut. PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 17: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) leads the team in saluting the fans after the final NHL regular season game ...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) get a shot past Washington Capitals goaltender Clay Stevenson, left, for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday ...

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Newark, N.J. Credit ...

The season that coach Mike Sullivan admitted has been difficult for Crosby in particular would be over in less than 72 hours. Watching the guy with the No. 87 in black stickers on top of his white ...