Crosby’s trick is a real treat
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PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby had his third career hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins became the first NHL team to reach 10 victories this season, ending the Montreal Canadiens’ four-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
Crosby, tied for fourth in the NHL with nine goals, had his third multiple-goal game in 12 starts this season for Pittsburgh (10-2-0).
Chris Kunitz also scored and assisted on all three of Crosby’s goals. Mike Rupp and Alex Goligoski added goals, and Bill Guerin had three assists.
Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves, giving up only Tomas Plekanec’s power-play goal.
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