Sidney Crosby shares his emotions after ending Penguins’ 3 year NHL playoff drought

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the NHL playoffs, and for Sidney Crosby , the moment carries deep meaning. After three seasons without postseason hockey, the veteran captain spoke with clear emotion following a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Crosby played a key role in the clinching victory, recording two assists to guide the Penguins over the line.

He helped set up goals for Egor Chinakhov and longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin , extending his strong run since returning from injury, which he suffered in the Olympics. The 38-year-old has now produced three straight multi-point games, showing he still drives the team in crucial moments. MORE: Sidney Crosby’s next contract not tied to $24.

4M Penguins star’s future Speaking after the game, Crosby did not hide his excitement about returning to the postseason. “Yeah, it’s exciting,” Crosby said. “That’s why you play.

That’s the best time of year. So to know that we’re going to be there, to set out to do that, and obviously even more. Yeah, it’s nice to get rewarded.