NHL 100 in 100: Sidney Crosby’s incredible one-handed backhand

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Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) skates between Buffalo Sabres Tyler Ennis (63) and Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP)

Over the next 100 days, host Steve Dangle will break down the top 100 moments of the NHL’s centennial season. Check out the entire series on Sportsnet’s YouTube page and subscribe for more exclusive content.

Sidney Crosby has always had one of the game’s best backhands, but what he did on March 21 against the Buffalo Sabres wasn’t even fair.

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain powered through the Sabres before lifting the puck over Robin Lehner‘s glove – with one hand – for a Goal of the Year candidate.

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