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Sidney Crosby Exits Crucial Game with Injury
27 Mar
Summary
- Crosby exited a critical game favoring his right leg.
- He recently returned after a month-long absence from a knee injury.
- Penguins are fighting for a playoff spot without two key players.
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a significant blow as captain Sidney Crosby left a critical game against the Ottawa Senators late in the first period. Crosby skated off the ice and proceeded directly to the locker room, with the team later confirming he would not return.
Reports indicated Crosby appeared to be favoring his right leg upon leaving the game. This is a concerning development, as it is only his fifth game back after a month-long absence due to a Grade 2 MCL tear in his left knee, sustained during the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February.
Crosby has been productive since his return, tallying five points in five games. For the season, the 38-year-old has recorded 64 points in 61 games. The Penguins were already playing without forward Evgeni Malkin, who missed his second consecutive game due to a hand injury.
Pittsburgh entered Thursday night's game one point ahead of a playoff position, with several teams closely trailing in the standings. The team's next game is scheduled for Saturday at home against the Dallas Stars.
