Here are Crosby and Malkin’s postseason numbers since ’09, including Games 1-3 of this year’s opening-round series with Columbus:
Player | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | +/- | PPG |
Sidney Crosby | 36 | 16 | 30 | 46 | -1 | 1.28 |
Evgeni Malkin | 37 | 12 | 26 | 38 | -4 | 1.03 |
While it ain’t exactly “Two-Headed Monster” output, it’s impressive production for the postseason nonetheless. Frankly, the most alarming stat is the plus/minus. Even though Sid and Geno have averaged better than a point per game, they’ve each been a minus in the playoffs going back through 2010.
Of course, the more immediate concern is the lack of goal production. Both Crosby (eight games) and Malkin (seven games) are mired in the longest postseason goal-scoring droughts of their respective careers.
Veteran sports commentator Stan Savran offered his opinion on the air the other night. He believes Sid and Geno are passing the puck too much. Stan thinks they should shoot more, which would provide more chances to score while creating opportunities for their linemates on rebounds and follow-up shots.
I agree.
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