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Sidney Crosby jokingly admits to waiting for reporters' question to break 10-game goal drought

Modified Dec 19, 2024 11:30 GMT

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby jokingly responded about his ongoing goal drought, playfully admitting that he was waiting for reporters to bring it up before he starts scoring again.

Crosby hasn't scored since netting his 600th NHL goal during a tough 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 23.

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When asked about his 10-game scoring slump on Wednesday, he smiled and said (via NHL.com):

“Usually when I'm asked about it, that's usually when it starts to change. “So, thank you. What took you so long?”

Sidney Crosby's goal drought has spanned 10 games, during which he has taken 30 shots on goal.

While acknowledging the frustration of not finding the net, Crosby believes that forcing plays or trying to cheat the game won't help. Instead, he wants to stick to the right approach and trust that the goals will eventually come.

"I think when the chances are there, and especially, I'd say, the last three games, (I) had some really good looks that haven't gone in, hit some posts, things like that.

"So, I wouldn't say it's easy, but like I said, when you're winning games, it makes it a little better. ... I don't think you can start to force it or start cheating. I think you've got to play the right way and trust the pucks will go in the net," he added.

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Interestingly, it isn't the first time Crosby has experienced a goal slump. Last season, he went 11 straight games without scoring before finding his rhythm again, netting 10 times in the final 16 games.

Despite his lack of goals, Crosby has significantly contributed to the team through his playmaking. During the slump, he has accumulated 10 assists, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins secure seven wins.

Sidney Crosby is on course to break Mario Lemieux's assist record

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Crosby leads the Penguins in scoring with 31 points through eight goals and 23 assists in 33 games this season.

He has recorded 1,027 assists in his career and is seven away from breaking Mario Lemieux's franchise record. Meanwhile, the Pens sit four points behind the Ottawa Senators for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins travel to Bridgestone Arena to face the bottom-placed Nashville Predators next on Thursday. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET.