Penguins' Sullivan: Sidney Crosby was a 'force out there all night'

After his team's 3-2 Game 1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan lauded captain Sidney Crosby for his exceptional effort Monday.

"You can see his hunger to win. It's inspiring," Sullivan said of his star forward in a post-game interview. "I thought he was a force out there all night."

Crosby dominated in 20:40 of ice time, firing four shots on goal and recording an incredible assist on Conor Sheary's goal that doubled the Penguins' lead midway through the first period.

"Every time he jumps over the boards, we feel like he's a threat to score, just a threat as far as putting pressure on our opponent's defense," Sullivan continued. "He has that twinkle in his eye."

With Crosby firing on all cylinders, the Penguins' offense becomes even more difficult to handle, which could spell trouble for the Sharks as the Stanley Cup Final wears on.