1,000 points for Sid? Not on Flames' watch

Sidney Crosby was just three points shy of 1,000 on Tuesday night, but the Calgary Flames held him just shy of the milestone at 998. Normally points come easy to the Pittsburgh captain, but Chad Johnson and Micheal Ferland were not to be messed with.

The last few always seem to be the hardest

Sophie Baron · CBC Sports · Posted: Feb 07, 2017 11:07 PM EST | Last Updated: February 8, 2017

Hip Check: Calgary Flames stop Crosby just short of 1,000 career points

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain held within two points of the milestone

Points normally come easy to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, but the Calgary Flames proved they're not easily messed with.

The Flames held Crosby to one assist Tuesday night to keep him two points shy of 1,000 points.

First, goalie Chad Johnson made a terrific pad save on number 87...

Sidney Crosby getting his 1000th? According to Chad Johnson that is a no. <a href="https://t.co/LSB1eOClct">https://t.co/LSB1eOClct</a>
—@hotdogtanner

... then winger Micheal Ferland pounced on Crosby's giveaway to score the Flames' first goal an eventual 3-2 Calgary shootout win.

*micheal ferland steals the puck from sidney crosby and scores*<br><br>me: <a href="https://t.co/qpReFD45Fn">pic.twitter.com/qpReFD45Fn</a>
—@Flame_4_Thought

Kids replayed <a href="https://twitter.com/ferdaddy27">@ferdaddy27</a> goal over and over and over again because it was sooooo awesome! Way to go!
—@lochan3478

What a snipe by Micheal Ferland. Big time moment, big time execution.
—@DarrenWHaynes

Maybe next time, Sid.

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1,000 points for Sid? Not on Flames' watch

The last few always seem to be the hardest

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