Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins game with lower-body injury against Senators
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Sidney Crosby left late in the first period of a crucial game against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury and did not return after a brief second-period shift; specifics of the injury remain unknown.
- This marks Crosby’s fifth game since returning from a monthlong absence caused by a Grade 2 MCL injury sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins also played without Evgeni Malkin, who missed his second consecutive game with a hand injury, yet still secured a 4-3 shootout victory over the Senators.
- Coach Dan Muse confirmed Crosby's injury but provided no detailed update, while teammates expressed hope for his quick recovery and praised the team’s resilience in his absence.
- The Penguins currently hold a slim lead for a playoff spot and will next face the Dallas Stars at home on Saturday.
