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Crosby nets overtime goal, leading Penguins to a 3-2 victory against Utah

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Crosby nets overtime goal, leading Penguins to a 3-2 victory against Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — In an exciting overtime finish, Sidney Crosby netted the winning goal at 3:54 into the extra period, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday night.
Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson both found the back of the net during regulation play, helping the Penguins overcome a three-game losing streak. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic was a standout, making 27 saves throughout the match.
On the Utah side, Mikhail Sergachev and Michael Carcone each scored, while Connor Ingram contributed with 25 saves in the net.
The winning goal came when Crosby received a drop pass from Cody Glass at the left circle. He skillfully maneuvered across the crease and executed a backhand shot that soared past Ingram’s left pad.
Sergachev, returning from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury, initiated the scoring with a power-play goal at 5:09 in the first period.
Pettersson responded for Pittsburgh, tying the score at 6:40 in the second period, only for Carcone to reclaim the lead for Utah less than two minutes later. Karlsson equalized again for the Penguins at 6:17 in the third period.
Key takeaways from the game included Utah’s position, as they remain in sixth place in the Central Division, trailing St. Louis by just one point. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh concluded their seven-game road trip with a record of 3-4-0.
A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Karlsson seized a loose puck at the blue line during a defensive play by Utah, advancing down the right side and scoring to tie the game in the third period.
A notable statistic for the Penguins is their improved record of 9-17-5 when conceding the first goal of the game.
Looking ahead, Utah is set to host the Columbus team on Friday, while the Penguins will play at home against Nashville on Saturday.