Crosby’s milestone lifts Penguins
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Sidney Crosby, 19, became the youngest player in NHL history with two 100-point seasons when he scored a game-tying goal in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Colby Armstrong scored 1:19 into overtime and the Penguins beat the New York Rangers, 3-2. Crosby had tied the score at 2-2 for his 100th point of the season with 13:04 to play, becoming the youngest player in NHL history with two 100-point seasons.
Tampa Bay 3, Calgary 2 -- Dan Boyle scored with a two-man advantage in overtime at Calgary, Canada.
Chicago 7, Phoenix 5 -- Jeff Hamilton had his second career hat trick and two assists for the Blackhawks at Glendale, Ariz.
Nashville 2, Columbus 1 -- Paul Kariya and David Legwand each had a goal and an assist for the Predators at home.
Montreal 4, St. Louis 3 -- Alexei Kovalev scored with 1:25 left to end a four-game losing streak for the visiting Canadiens.
New York Islanders 5, Washington 2 -- At Uniondale, the host Islanders sent the Capitals to their fifth regulation loss in seven games.
New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2 -- Martin Brodeur made 31 saves for his league-leading 41st victory for the visiting Devils.
Toronto 4, Ottawa 3 -- Darcy Tucker scored 3:11 into overtime for the host Maple Leafs.
Florida 3, Atlanta 2 -- Jay Bouwmeester scored the winner at Sunrise, Fla., to end the Thrashers’ five-game winning streak.
Philadelphia 4, Boston 1 -- Mike Richards scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period to lead the Flyers at Philadelphia.
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Islander Chris Simon met with NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell in Uniondale, N.Y., but no announcement was made about how long he will be suspended for his two-handed stick attack on Ranger Ryan Hollweg.