Montreal, QC – Sidney Crosby has never been one to bask in the spotlight, but even he couldn’t ignore the deafening roar of the Bell Centre crowd on Wednesday night. In a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden, the Canadian icon was at the heart of the action, registering three crucial assists—including the setup for Mitch Marner’s game-winner.
However, it wasn’t just his performance that stole the show. The moment Crosby was named Player of the Game, the Bell Centre erupted, showering him with chants and a standing ovation fit for a legend.
Montreal Shows Love for Sid the Kid
As the final whistle blew and Crosby was called to center ice, the building shook with the sound of his name echoing from the rafters. Fans had already been chanting for the 10-time NHL All-Star throughout the game, but when the official announcement came, the volume hit another level.
A clip shared by B/R Open Ice on X (formerly Twitter) captured the electric moment:
“CROSBY” chants at Bell Centre as Sid is named Player of the Game.”
It was a surreal experience for the veteran forward, who took a moment to soak it all in.
“Just grateful to be in this position, to play in these big games with this group, in front of this crowd,” Crosby told NHL.com after the game. “It’s a special place, and to get an ovation like that, you dream of playing in games like this. So, it was really special. I appreciate it.”
A Night to Remember for Canada and Crosby
Canada’s victory over Sweden extended a remarkable streak—Crosby has now helped the team win 26 straight games with him in the lineup. Their last defeat? Over a decade ago, in 2010.
Playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mark Stone, Crosby was in vintage form. He assisted on MacKinnon’s power-play goal, delivered a crisp pass to set up Stone’s tally, and played a pivotal role in Marner’s overtime heroics.
For fans in Montreal, the night felt like a nostalgic nod to history. This was the same city that has embraced Crosby since his junior hockey days, and he repaid the love with a performance to remember.
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