The superstar forward scored twice and added two assists in his season debut and the Penguins crushed the New York Islanders, 5-0, last night in Pittsburgh.Playing his first Sport game in more than 10 months while recovering from concussion-like symptoms, Crosby appeared to be in mid season form.He scored on his third shift in spectacular fashion, weaving through the New York defense before beating Anders Nilsson with a backhand for his first goal since last December.
Nicklas Back strom scored early in the third period, then set up Brooks Laich’s power-play goal, helping host Washington rally from a two-goal deficit and end a four-game losing streak.Crosby added assists on goals by Evgeni Malk in and Brooks Orpik and capped his comeback with a second tally, a backhand that fluttered past Nilsson early in the third period to provide the final margin.
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