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Crosby steps up with goals game after fight to help Pens clinch playoff spot

Associated Press

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Pittsburgh Penguins looked like a playoff team for the first two periods. That wasn't the case during the third. Sidney Crosby scored twice in a 1-minute, 4-second span midway through second period to help the Penguins clinch a playoff berth with a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. "I think we're all allowed to smile tonight," Penguins interim coach Dan Bylsma said. Crosby (101) joined teammate Evgeni Malkin (NHL-leading 110), who had two assists, i ...

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