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The Penguins are back on top in the East thanks to Sid the Kid. (AI Wire file photo)

Sidney Crosby has never scored an easier goal. The Penguins' superstar got credit for the winning goal when the Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom inadvertently shot the puck into his own net on Sunday afternoon, giving Pittsburgh a 4-2 victory at home.

The Penguins were -110 favorites on the puckline (meaning a winning hockey bet of $110 would net $100). The betting total was a push at six goals.

The goal was Crosby's second of the game and stood up as the winner. Petr Sykora and Jordan Staal also scored as Pittsburgh regained first place in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference when they overtook the idle New Jersey Devils.

In other NHL action on Sunday:

Detroit 4, Nashville 3: Johan Franzen's two power-play goals lifted the Red Wings at home, where they were -220 favorites. Nicklas Lidstrom was a winner in his return to the lineup after an injury.

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