It was a great story, but San Jose forward Logan Couture called foul. Asked Wednesday how Crosby seems to consistently win offensive-zone faceoffs, Couture replied, “He cheats.”How so? Crosby orchestrated the deciding play, directing teammates Conor Sheary and Kris Letang where to stand and promising he’d win the draw against San Jose forward Joel Ward. He’s more concerned about his team handling the emotions and distractions of its first home Stanley Cup Final game. There’s nothing wrong with timing the puck drop, but San Jose defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic contended Crosby took too long to settle in after drawing up that decisive play.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 03, 2016 00:50 UTC