The drive that fuels Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is burning as bright as ever, even as his team struggles.

PITTSBURGH — The kids were alright. The Kid was, too. It’s been a long time since it was prudent to refer to Sidney Crosby as Sid the Kid, but he’s looked nothing like his age in recent weeks.

Sid the Kid may have broken a major Wayne Gretzky record ... on Friday - each had an opportunity to work with Sidney Crosby during drills and line rushes, as Koivunen saw minutes on the top ...

Sid the Kid may have broken a major Wayne Gretzky record in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 7-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

But Crosby’s message left a lasting impression. “No one could believe it when he did it,” Cole said. “Bones scored the goal, but it was Sid. We needed to hear it. It was all Sid.

It is the penultimate practice in a largely frustrating season, one filled with baffling losses on the ice and crushing ones ...

Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes was there, as was former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Rothlisberger, but the biggest cheers from the crowd were reserved for Pittsburgh Penguins stars ...

Crosby finished the season by averaging at ... a testament to the level of respect he commands even though the halcyon days of "Sid The Kid" are long gone, and the flecks of gray poking out ...

Skenes, one of the most talented pitchers on earth, failed twice in a row but that didn’t affect Sid the Kid. Crosby stepped up and nailed the pass. Is there anything this guy can’t do?