Ryan Miller, American hero:
PITTSBURGH — Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal – cheers louder than those given the Penguins’ own Sidney Crosby.
Crosby beat Miller to score the game-winning goal in overtime Sunday as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 for the gold medal in Vancouver. Despite being on the losing team, Miller was chosen as the tournament MVP.
Olympians for both teams were introduced before the game, with Miller drawing the loudest and most sustained cheering. Crosby also was given a standing ovation, but it was less enthusiastic than Miller’s despite his vast popularity in Pittsburgh.
UPDATE: From an e-mailer:
This is hand-held video from a long distance, but it’s pretty funny.
Croby gets cheered, but his winning goal gets booed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiM_ykIVl7k
The cheers for Miller come at about 1:20, the Crosby-goal boos at about 2:25 (followed by cheers and chants of “USA!”).






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