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Sidney Crosby raises his game another to level when the calendar reads November. The Buffalo Sabres know how dangerous he can be regardless of what month it is.Crosby looks to continue his high-scoring ways and help the Pittsburgh Penguins extend some lengthy winning streaks over the Sabres when the teams face off on Saturday night in western New York.The accomplishments by Sid the Kid are well-documented-- two-time Hart Trophy winner as league MVP, two-time Art Ross Trophy winner as league scoring leader, and a two-time Stanley Cup winner among many others.Over the course of 11-plus NHL seasons, November has clearly been Crosbys time to shine even brighter. His power-play goal in Friday nights 3-2 overtime win against the New York Islanders was the 73rd of his career, far and away the most hes had in any month.Crosby also assisted on Kris Letangs game-winner 1:24 into the extra session.When hes got time and space, hes going to hurt you, Letang said of Crosby, whose career numbers against Buffalo are eye-popping.In 31 games, Crosby has 14 goals and 35 assists, helping the Penguins to a 22-7-2 record. In 17 career games at KeyBank Arena, Crosby has nine goals and 19 assists leading them to a 12-4-1 mark.Pittsburgh (11-4-2) has won nine straight from the Sabres by a combined 37-13 score, thanks in large part to 15 assists from Crosby, and six in a row in Buffalo by a combined 26-11 count with Crosby contributing 12 assists.Crosby has 11 goals in 11 games after missing the first six with a concussion, and is one goal shy of 350 for his career. Despite the delayed start to his season, Crosby is tied for second in goals, one behind rookie Patrik Laine of the Winnipeg Jets for the NHL lead.After Matt Murray defeated the Islanders, Marc-Andre Fleury may get the chance to bounce back from some recent subpar play. In his last three appearances, including two starts, Fleury has surrendered 11 goals in just over 162 minutes for a 4.06 goals-against average.But Fleury has hardly struggled versus the Sabres. In 26 career starts, Fleury is 19-5-2 with 2.18 goals-against average and four shutouts, and hes won seven straight starts in Buffalo, posting a 1.43 GAA and .950 save percentage with two shutouts.Buffalo (5-8-4) has not made the playoffs since 2011 and any hopes of ending that streak appear to be a long shot. The Sabres are 1-4-2 at home, have an NHL-low 31 goals and are at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with 14 points.Left winger Matt Moulson said Buffalo needs to refocus on the ice.We talked (Friday) about concentrating on playing the right way, Moulson told the teams official website. It seems like were giving up a lot of odd-man rushes to some pretty skilled groups the last couple of games, so I think thats the focus. Playing the right way will lead to offensive chances and scoring chances.A three-time 30-goal scorer, Moulson has six goals in 17 games after totaling eight in 81 games with Buffalo last season. He also has two goals and an assist in a three-game point streak versus the Penguins.Among the Sabres struggling to score consistently is right wing Kyle Okposo. Though hes second on the team behind Moulson with five goals and has a team-best 10 points, Okposo has failed to score in six straight games, and he has just one goal at home.Weve got to make sure were playing the right way and we cant press, Okposo told the teams website.While with the Islanders, Okposo had a career-best four goals in a win over Pittsburgh on Jan. 16, 2015. In five matchups since then, hes had a goal and two assists.Buffalo center Ryan OReilly -- the teams second-leading scorer with nine points (four goals, five assists) -- is expected to miss his fourth straight game with an oblique injury.However, one player who could help the Sabres sputtering offense is left wing Evander Kane, whos been limited to six games this season after missing 11 with cracked ribs. Though Kane has just one assist so far, hes scored three goals and added six assists in his last five games against the Penguins.Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (no points, minus-4 in 12 games) has missed the last four games with a back injury and is not likely to suit up Saturday for Buffalo.Right winger Patric Hornqvist (five goals, eight assists, 16 games) missed Fridays contest for Pittsburgh with a concussion suffered in Wednesdays 7-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Its not immediately known if he will be cleared to face the Sabres. NFL Jerseys China . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. Jerseys NFL Cheap . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. http://www.cheapjerseysnflwholesale.com/ . 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As Super League XXI gets underway, the former Rhino and Bull settles down to a new career as Hull KRs director of rugby, ready to use his vast experience to help Robins battle for the trophies.And as we celebrate his career with a documentary, lets look back at some of the best bits… Challenge Cup 2000Peacock made his debut in 1999, but missed out on the Bulls Grand Final defeat to St Helens that season. He began 2000 in barnstorming fashion to make up for it, and having helped Bradford to Murrayfield for the Challenge Cup final, Peacock started in the back row alongside Mike Forshaw and Brad Mackay against rivals Leeds.Leroy Rivett made the headlines, enduring a nightmare day for the Rhinos as he struggled to deal with Henry Pauls high bombs, but Peacock was part of an enormous Bradford pack that ran Leeds into the ground. The Bulls won 24-18 and Peacock had his hands on a piece of silverware for the first time in his career.Great Britain debut - 2001Although Peacock played for England in the 2000 World Cup, scoring six tries on their run to the semi-finals, he had to wait till the following year to make his Great Britain debut. Following a brilliant Grand Final winning season for the Bulls in 2001, their first success in the showpiece event at Old Trafford, Peacock was a nailed-on starter for David Waites side for the first Test against Australia at Huddersfield. Jamie Peacock scored a try on his debut for Great Britain And it didnt take long for him to make an impact. Just 86 seconds in fact. Peacock charged down Darren Lockyers kick, before re-collecting from Gary Connolly to crash over for the games opening try. A magical start for the second rower, and Britain did go on to win that Test 20-12. But defeats in Bolton and Wigan condemned them to a 2-1 series defeat.Man of Steel - 20032003 was undoubtedly Bradfords year as they bulldozed their way to a treble, winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and the Grand Final, completing a historic achievement under Brian Noble. But the star turn of the team was Peacock. He scored in the Challenge Cup final win over rivals Leeds, helping them to a 22-20 victory in Cardiff. Peacock won the Man of Steel award for the 2003 season And before the season was out, Peacock picked up the Players Player of the Year, Rugby League Writers Player of the Year and the Man of Steel awards, recognition for his stand-out performances in a dominant Bulls side. And he soon had a second Grand Final winners ring to add to his collection, playing a starring role in a 25-12 win over Wigan at Old Trafford.2005 Grand FinalAfter losing to Leeds in the 2004 Grand Final, Peacock was named the new Bradford captain in 2005, replacing Robbie Paul. A logical choice, but soon it appeared all wasnt well at Odsal. By the end of the season, several big names confirmed their departures, including the new skipper himself. And to make things worse, Peacock announced hed be joining Leeds for 2006; a move that upset the Bradford faithful. Jamie Peacock on the rampage during the Grand Final in 2005 Professionalism had to take priority though, and Peacock helped a languishing Bulls side turn their season around, reaching the Grand Final from third place in the regular season.ddddddddddddNo side had won it from third back in 2005 and Leeds, Peacocks future employers and the side that had beaten them in 2004, stood in their way. Tries from Leon Pryce and Lesley Vainikolo helped Bradford to a 15-6 win, ensuring Peacocks final action in a Bradford shirt was to lift the trophy high into the Manchester sky.Three in a rowPeacocks debut season at Headingley didnt quite go to plan, with Leeds failing to reach even a final in their quest for more silverware. But better things were to come and Peacock had a huge role to play in a Rhinos side quickly developing into a golden generation. His hard yards, lung-busting minutes and offloads were a key cog in Leeds historical three-in-a-row team, winning Grand Finals in 2007, 2008 and 2009, all against St Helens.The first was a stunning, against-the-odds 33-6 triumph, thrashing the favourites in Tony Smiths final game in charge. The secon, was a nail-biting 24-16 win in Brian McClennans first season in charge. And the third was an 18-10 success, settled by a late Lee Smith try. By 2009, it was clear Peacock had already become a club legend for both Leeds and Bradford.Challenge Cup - at lastAs the main engine of the Rhinos machine, Peacock helped the side to another two Grand Final victories, both times from a historic fifth position in the regular table, beating St Helens in 2011 and Warrington in 2012. But one trophy eluded Leeds and their golden generation. The Challenge Cup. Leeds Rhinos Kevin Sinfield hugs Jamie Peacock at Wembley The Rhinos and Peacock lost three in a row in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the Wembley hoodoo hung large over the players heads despite all their Grand Final victories. But they battled through to the final again in 2014, with West Yorkshire rivals Castleford waiting to lock horns in London. And this time Leeds werent to be denied, winning 23-10 and securing a third Challenge Cup winners medal for Peacock.Bowing out At the ripe old age of 37, Peacock decided hed retire at the end of 2015 season to take up the director of rugby role at Hull KR. His captain Kevin Sinfield also announced hed be leaving the Rhinos at the end of the campaign to join sister rugby union club Yorkshire Carnegie, while long time front-row partner Kylie Leuluai also decided to call it a day. So with three retiring legends, the scene was set for Leeds to send them out in style. Jamie Peacock acknowledges the crowd in his final home appearance And send them out in style they did. The Challenge Cup came first; Tom Briscoes five-try display helping them to a 50-0 win over Hull KR to seal a second winners medal in a row. Then came the League Leaders Shield - sealed with Ryan Halls last gasp flying winner. And finally, the Grand Final, Peacocks ninth winners ring, settled in a nail-biting 22-20 win over Wigan. And so, along with Sinfield and Leuluai, out bowed one of Rugby Leagues finest, in the most fitting way - with a trophy in his hands.Dont miss Jamie Peacock: Legend of League, Thursday, 10pm on Sky Sports 2HD ' ' '