Sidney Crosby Leads Penguins to Playoff Berth in 5-2 Win Over Devils

Sidney Crosby set up two goals in a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, officially clinching a playoff berth for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time since 2022. Crosby, who has averaged a point per game for 21 consecutive seasons, was joined by Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in securing the win. The victory ends a three-year playoff drought for the franchise, which previously qualified for 16 consecutive seasons.