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Sidney Crosby named NHL’s 1st star of the week

Sidney Crosby has been named the NHL’s 1st star of the week following his red-hot start to the 2022-23 season.

Crosby scored two goals and added four assists in the Penguins opening games of the season, both 6-2 wins over the Coyotes and Lightning.

Sid’s goal to open the scoring against Arizona just 1:22 into the contest was rhe 3rd fastest Penguins goal in a season-opening game.

His six points to start the season have propelled him past Alex Ovechkin, Dale Hawerchuk, and Doug Gilmour to move into 19th place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list with 1,415 points.