Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby scores an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) reaches for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, reaches for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers' Cam York, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) returns to the bench after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)