Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Another night, another big game

Crosby scored his ninth goal Thursday -- a power-play marker -- in a 4-2 loss to the Wild.

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He dished out a season-high three hits and registered six shots on goal against Minnesota. Despite missing the Pens' first six games, Crosby has scored nine goals in his first eight contests to lead the team. In 2015-16, the star center didn't score his ninth goal until New Year's Eve (36 games).