Crosby nets OT winner after Pens tie game with 14 seconds left

Sidney Crosby buried a backhand goal in overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in dramatic fashion 5-4 Sunday.

The Penguins trailed 4-1 in the second period after Columbus scored four unanswered goals. Under four minutes into the third, Pittsburgh cut the deficit to one goal but didn't tie the game until just 14 seconds remained in regulation.

It's the 25th overtime tally of Crosby's career. Only Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has more (27).

Simply a privilege to watch Sidney Crosby do his thing. pic.twitter.com/svP3RcZrWm

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 4, 2026

Rickard Rakell tied the game for Pittsburgh on a feed from Anthony Mantha.

NO QUIT IN THE BLACK & GOLD 💪 pic.twitter.com/sXtkAQ8ju5

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 4, 2026

The Penguins have won five straight games and sit in the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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