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Leader & icon, Sidney Crosby is Penguins’ Masterton nominee

By Dan Kingerski, Pittsburgh Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 19: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 19, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
By Dan Kingerski, Pittsburgh Hockey Now

This article originally appeared on pittsburghhockeynow.com.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has entered rarified circles in career achievement this season by tying Wayne Gretzky’s record of 19 seasons with at least a point per game, passing all-time greats on his way to 11th on the NHL all-time scoring list, and has led his team back into a playoff race, a task thought to be impossible.

Today, the local chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association selected Crosby as the 2024 Penguins’ nominee for the Masterton Trophy. PHWA members also vote on the winner.

Read more at pittsburghhockeynow.com.

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