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Crosby ends his drought, McQueen laps in Cars style

Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the season, and Anaheim rookie Roger McQueen skated a Cars-themed solo lap in his NHL debut; a busy night.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Brock Thunderson on BBN Overnight
Published 12:20 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Anaheim Ducks Roger McQueen embraces Disney connection during rookie solo lap in NHL debut”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:20 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: NHL, Disney.
BBN covered this story before: What makes every NHL team a must-watch this season: stars, rookies… (October 13).

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New York PostAnaheim Ducks Roger McQueen embraces Disney connection during rookie solo lap in NHL debut
Yahoo SportsSidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clash

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorSidney Crosby finally scores for the first time this season, a wrist shot six fifty-seven into the first, and the Penguins-Blackhawks game was tied at one-one.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA drought, Rex. Was there any warning on the radar?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNone. And a Ducks rookie named McQueen did a Cars tribute on his solo lap in his debut.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistKa-chow. Fine, I'll allow it.