This Flyers fan gave guilty Sidney Crosby a look that spoke for everyone
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Key Points:
- During Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Flyers fans Calvin and Collin witnessed Penguins star Sidney Crosby receive the first embellishment penalty of his 21-year career after a high-sticking incident.
- Collin, a lifelong Flyers fan, vocally expressed his frustration at Crosby's exaggerated reaction, telling him, "This is a hockey game. This isn’t theater!" which Crosby acknowledged with a smile.
- The interaction was captured by NBC Sports Philadelphia and quickly went viral, resonating with many fans who saw it as a rare moment of Crosby admitting to gamesmanship.
- Collin appreciated the moment as a small victory for Flyers fans against a longtime rival and enjoyed the fan reactions, despite some mistaking his appearance due to the camera angle.
