PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby scored 1:16 into overtime, and Tristan Jarry made 31 saves in a 1-0 win for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. Crosby won it with a one-timer set up by Erik Karlsson on a power play, extending his point streak to 10 games (15 points; eight goals, seven assists).

Speculation is mounting that Sidney Crosby may leave the Pittsburgh Penguins after next season. Despite his stellar performance, concerns over the tea

Rutger McGroarty, who immediately became the best Penguins’ prospect when he was acquired in August, finds his stall beside Sidney Crosby’s in the locker room. Even better, McGroarty looks to be playing on Crosby’s left wing when the Penguins host the Senators on Sunday, which happens to be McGroarty’s 21st birthday.

Dallas Stars 5, Seattle Kraken 1: Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists to help the Stars (48-21-4) clinch a playoff berth and move seven points ahead of the Avalanche for second in the Central. The Kraken (31-37-6) were eliminated from playoff contention for the third time in four seasons.

The Penguins are only a few points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and have been getting key contributions from newcomer Connor Dewar.

“Many Penguins fans are aggravated with their favorite team these days. All of these wins, they say, are creating untold damage. They had a real chance to earn a top-five pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, but because of their recent winning streak — they’re 5-1-1 in their past seven games — they might end up picking somewhere between eight and 12.”

Tanking doesn’t guarantee success. No. 1 draft picks don’t guarantee championships. That the Penguins still play as hard as they do every night is a testament to Crosby and the culture he’s cultivated in Pittsburgh. It’s a culture that continues pumping blood into the Penguins. Sure, more talent is required. It’s on the way.

In 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators met in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. It was an exciting, back-and-forth series that ended with the Penguins winning their second Stanley Cup in a row.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are likely missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season, but that doesn’t mean their captain is taking days off. Even