PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 24: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on against the New York Islanders during the third period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 24, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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In Game 5 of their first round series, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby left in the second period against the New York Rangers after taking a hit from Jacob Trouba.
The Pittsburgh Penguins looked to close out their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the rival New York Rangers with a victory in Game 5 on Wednesday, May 11. They certainly looked to be on pace for that, as they held a 2-0 lead in the second period. That lead disappeared after three consecutive Rangers goals, but the Penguins did manage to tie it 3-3 to end the period.
But the big story on the Penguins side is the fact that star Sidney Crosby left with over six minutes remaining in the second period and never returned to the bench area to start the third. The reason is believed to be when Crosby took a hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba.
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For Penguins fans wondering if Trouba could face punishment for the hit, that is unknown. One thing that is known is that Trouba was not penalized for the play.
Even after the hit, Crosby did return to the ice for two more shifts. After that, he never returned.
Crosby’s status will be worth monitoring through postgame, as the Rangers did pick up the 5-3 win to bring the series back to Pittsburgh. If Crosby were to miss time due to injury, that could significantly hurt Pittsburgh’s chances of advancing to the second round.
Through five games, Crosby recorded two goals and seven assists.
Game 6 will take place on Friday, May 13, set to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
