Pittsburgh Penguins: Phil Kessel’s Top 5 Goals of 2016-17

Phil Kessel is an elite winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he has contributed a lot to this team this last season.

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Although he may have only put up 23 goals last season, his lowest goal total in a full season since 2007-08, Kessel has sniped many important goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins. A lot of the goals he scored were actually quite marvellous.

Here’s my personal choices for his top five goals of the 2016-17 season.

Credits to All NHL Goals on YouTube who put together a video of all 23 goals Kessel scored this season for our viewing pleasure.

5) December 3, 2016 Vs. Detroit Red Wings (second of the game)

Phill the thrill starts off the list with a beautiful positional play. He parks himself perfectly next to Detroit’s net and one-times a cross creaser perfectly. I just love watching this play over and over.

4) December 3, 2016 Vs. Detroit Red Wings (first of the game)

Kessel comes off the bench and never leaves sight of the puck. Immediately he’s past the blue line and the Penguins have a 2-on-1. Kessel receives the pass from Malkin and tips it in flawlessly. Overall just a beautiful play to rewatch.

3) November 23, 2016 Vs. New York Rangers

Kessel’s speed is just amazing here as he cuts into the offensive zone. We all know his shot is deadly and he shows it off here. He rips the puck right past Henrik Lundqvist who’s left wondering what happened.

2) January 26, 2017 Vs. Boston Bruins

Kessel’s positioning is perfect here. As he makes room at the faceoff dot on the powerplay, he receives the pass from Sidney Crosby flawlessly.

His accuracy on the one-timer is what really grabs your attention. With an open net he made no mistake putting that one up. Great goal.