Sidney Crosby saves the day after rude security guard ruins fan experience
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The Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back last night after their season opener, and Sidney Crosby was a major storyline off the ice for one interaction he had with a fan.
At the end of the game, a Penguins fan draped a Crosby Rimouski Oceanic jersey over the barrier at the tunnel towards the locker room, hoping to get it signed by the legend of the sport. Crosby played for Rimouski during his junior career from 2003 to 2005, racking up over 300 points in just two seasons. Unfortunately for the fan though, a security guard in the tunnel yanked the jersey out of his hand and threw it back to him, warning him not to try that again. Luckily, Crosby watched all of this unfold and was able to intervene, getting the jersey back from the fan so he could sign it for him.
For a player of Crosby's caliber, these kinds of moments are extra special. He is the ultimate brand ambassador for the team and has become an icon and role model for an entire generation of young hockey players. Of course, Crosby's legacy continues to grow in part by his commitment to Pittsburgh, despite the team falling out of playoff contention last season.
That being said, if everything goes right for Pittsburgh this season, they could potentially sneak back into the playoff picture. Crosby got back into his grove last night during the 6-3 win over Detroit, with two assists as his first points of the season.
However, Crosby's counterpart, Evgeni Malkin, was perhaps the bigger story on the ice last night as he collected the 800th assist of his career on a power play goal from Erik Karlsson.
All told, this should be a very interesting season for the Penguins. Will the aging core dig deep to put together one last run at the cup, or will Father Time bring an end to this era of the Pittsburgh Penguins? Be sure to stay tuned this season to see how things go for Kyle Dubas' new club.
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