Penguins Breakdown: O’Connor Explodes, Crosby Fights, Final …
Oct 6, 2023 · BUFFALO — Sidney Crosby rushed to the defense of Kris Letang. Drew O’Connor needed just 20 seconds for a breakaway goal and later beat everyone for another clean drive to the net and score.
Sidney Crosby has high praise for young forward Drew O'Connor
Apr 1, 2024 · In recent times, the team have played 25-year old Drew O'Connor alongside the veteran star, and he's drawn rave reviews from his captain. Crosby on O'Connor: "I think both on and off the ice, he's gotten more responsibility with his role and PK and playing some big minutes.
Penguins’ Drew O’Connor has emerged — and he’s eyeing a spot on Sidney ...
Oct 3, 2024 · O’Connor scored perhaps the most spectacular goal of the Penguins’ season, a short-handed tally that breathed life into the home team in a must-win game against the Boston Bruins.
Penguins Update: What’s Happened to Drew O’Connor (and Can …
Dec 25, 2024 · Even more encouraging was the fact that O’Connor seemed to figure things out. Basically keeping the game simple and playing north-south hockey while using his excellent size (6’4” 209) and speed to full advantage. It certainly didn’t hurt to spend a significant chunk of time on Sidney Crosby’s wing. However, as witnessed by his solid ...
Penguins A to Z: An experiment with Drew O'Connor worked out …
Jun 6, 2024 · One experiment in particular bore perhaps the most intriguing results of all during a 7-4 road win against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 6. In that contest, Drew O’Connor skated next to Sidney...
Penguins Locker Room: O’Connor Wears It, Graves & Crosby Get …
Jan 1, 2025 · DETROIT -- Pittsburgh Penguins winger Drew O'Connor wasn't too chatty about his goal slump following the Penguin's 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday night. The game was one of those hard-fought, bad-bounce losses that didn't sit well with the team, and O'Connor wasn't about to put his personal accomplishment over his team's tough loss.
Penguins’ O’Connor Blossoms; How Malkin and Crosby Helped
Jan 9, 2024 · Pittsburgh Penguins forward Drew O'Connor is a better player after getting to skate with elite centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Crosby reaches 1,000 assists, Karlsson nets winner as Pens boost ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Pittsburgh Penguins’ Drew O’Connor (10) celebrates with teammates Sidney Crosby (87, and Bryan Rust (17) after scoring against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Is Drew O'Connor Ready for the Spotlight on Crosby’s Line?
Aug 13, 2024 · If there's one story worth diving into as the Penguins approach the 2024-25 season, it's the role of Drew O'Connor and how his placement in the lineup impacts both the team and Sidney...
Lightning blow 2-goal lead, allow goalie to score in loss to Penguins
Dec 1, 2023 · “I’m really happy for him,” Penguins star Sidney Crosby said. Jeff Carter scored the go-ahead goal in the third period for the Penguins, who also got goals from Crosby and Drew O’Connor....