Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves Game 5 against Rangers after hit
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sidney Crosby left Wednesday's Game 5 against the Rangers after taking a hit.
With about 7 minutes left in the second period, Jacob Trouba hit Crosby and the Penguins' captain went to the locker room.
Crosby not on ice for the start of the 3rd pic.twitter.com/tpEXqRUYCd
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Crosby was not on the ice to start the third period and did not return. After the game, coach Mike Sullivan said Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.
Coach Sullivan on if he has any updates on Sidney Crosby: "No, he is being evaluated right now."
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When asked about the hit, Sullivan had a succinct answer.
"Did you see the hit? You probably have the same opinion I do," Sullivan said.
The Rangers won, 5-3. The Penguins had a 2-0 lead when Crosby left the ice.
Game 6 is Friday in Pittsburgh. The Penguins lead the series 3-2.