Steckel Scores First Goal as a Devil

David Steckel In a meaningless 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, something meaningful happened for the New Jersey Devils. David Steckel scored. Despite the loss the significance of the goal goes beyond finally notching a point for the Devils. The goal helped Steckel put the events of January 1, 2011 behind him. That was the day Steckell forever became known as the guy who “took out” Sydney Crosby. Crosby suffered a severe concussion and hasn’t played since making Steckel public enemy number one in the Steel City. They play appeared to be accidental. Late in the second period of the NHL’s annual Winter Classic,  Crosby had his head turned up ice as the play moved in that direction when Steckel, who appeared to be following the puck, slammed into Crosby. Steckel’s shoulder hit Crosby in the head and the Penguins’ star crumbled to the ice. Many of the Penguins players felt that Steckels’ hit was intentional but he repeatedly denied that claim. NHL officials seemed to agree with Stec...