Sidney Crosby lauds Joel Blomqvist's performance despite 4-0 loss to Oilers

By Abhilasha Aditi

Modified Oct 26, 2024 08:39 GMT

In Friday's game, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Edmonton Oilers 4-0. Despite the loss, Sidney Crosby praised goaltender Joel Blomqvist during his post-game press conference.

The Penguins have a record of 3 wins, 5 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss on the road.

Blomqvist made 46 saves in just his fifth NHL game. His performance helped keep the score from getting worse. Sidney Crosby acknowledged that the team struggled but appreciated how Blomqvist fought throughout the game.

“He continued to battle, he saw some really good looks, odd-man rushes and I thought he hung in there kept competing,” Crosby said (via globalnews.com). “They have some dangerous shooters and he did a great job hanging in there for us.”

Sidney Crosby also shared mixed feelings about the game. He felt the Penguins didn’t deserve a better outcome but knew things could change quickly.

"I don't feel like we deserved it, but sometimes you have to win games like that. So if that goes in, maybe it's a different story.

"But, yeah, obviously, the first we were on our heels, and then part of that second, the time that you're talking about, we had some looks there. You know, maybe that changes things," he said.

The team will need to learn from this game as they prepare for upcoming challenges.

Sidney Crosby draws Connor McDavid’s support for Team Canada captaincy

During a recent interview, Connor McDavid emphasized that Sidney Crosby should continue as Team Canada’s captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

“Should be Sid for sure. He’s Sidney Crosby, and he’s been there so many times," McDavid said (via pittsburghhockeynow.com).

This tournament will include teams from Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and Finland. It will take place in Boston and Montreal during the NHL's break.

Crosby responded positively to McDavid’s comments, saying it is an honor to wear a letter for the national team.

“I appreciate that. Being a little bit more experienced, maybe he’s giving me that,” Crosby said. “He’s obviously a great leader and he’s done so much for the team here and for Canada as well.

"So, any time you’re looking to wear a letter or whether it’s here in or (to) be part of Team Canada, it’s a great honor regardless.”

The Penguins will next face the Vancouver Canucks, who have a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 2 overtime losses. The Canucks have no wins and 2 overtime losses at home. The game is scheduled for October 26 at 10:00 PM EDT.