Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, known for keeping a low profile, will appear in a new way on fans’ TV screens this fall. Crosby, along with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Mikko Rantanen, and former Penguin goalie Marc-André Fleury, were announced Thursday as stars featured in season 2 of Amazon Prime’s original series, “Faceoff: Inside the NHL.”
The show offers an intimate look at the daily routines of NHL players both on and off the ice, covering everything from training to personal moments. This season provides fans a rare chance to see what a typical day looks like for Crosby, who has been arguably hockey’s biggest star for nearly two decades. Cameras followed him extensively during the 2024-25 NHL season and the four-nations faceoff tournament in February, marking a significant shift for the usually private Crosby.
Season 2 also spotlights Fleury, who was the Penguins’ first overall draft pick back in 2003.
Additionally, some attention has been given to Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin, with the 2025-26 season potentially marking the end of his career.
Fan Take: This series offers hockey fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes view of some of the sport’s greatest talents, including Sidney Crosby, deepening the connection between players and fans. It also highlights the evolving narratives of NHL icons, which could help grow the sport’s popularity and humanize these athletes beyond their on-ice performances.
