Penguins’ Crosby and Stars Dadonov Have a Dueling Hat Tricks Game 16 Years After Sid’s With Ovechkin

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) talks with an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo

DALLAS—Sidney Crosby took part in another dueling hat tricks game with a Russian opponent 16 years after his memorable one in the playoffs against Alex Ovechkin.

Crosby finished off his hat trick with an empty-netter to seal the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5–3 victory at the Dallas Stars on Saturday after Evgenii Dadonov also scored three goals.