from Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com,

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture gave context Friday for the comments he made Wednesday about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby cheating on faceoffs.

"Everyone cheats on faceoffs," Couture said practice. "I cheat. [Sharks center Joe Thornton] cheats. That's how you try and win draws. He's [Crosby] one of the best at it, and he wins a lot of faceoffs."...

After practice Friday, Couture said he was not trying to send a message to the officials.

"Not at all," Couture said. "No. These guys are the best in the world at what they do. I've got no complaints with the officials. Throughout these playoffs, they've been very, very good."

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