Penguins
Crosby Leaves Game 5 After Questionable Hit by Trouba
NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Penguins had full control of Game 5 and the New York Rangers’ elimination midway through the second period. However, New York defenseman Jacob Trouba delivered a high hit on Sidney Crosby, which knocked the Penguins captain out of the game.
Crosby left the ice with a bit more than five minutes left in the second, and New York swarmed.
UDPATE: Crosby did not return for the third period.
Without Crosby, the effect was almost immediate. The Penguins had to shuffle their lines. Initially, Jeff Carter played between Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust, but Evgeni Malkin took the spot after a shift.
There was no penalty called, but as you will see below, there was clear intent.
Spirits raised with the opportunity, and New York scored three goals in 2:42 to erase a 2-0 deficit and replace it with a 3-2 lead.
Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreniere, and Trouba scored in succession, and the press box at Madison Square Garden swayed as New York fans shook the arena.
However, the Penguins answered the third goal quickly. Evgeni Malkin circled the Rangers net and dished to an open Jake Guentzel (7), who scored his second goal of the game.
The teams entered their rooms tied 3-3.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the Round One series 3-1, and a Penguins win would eliminate the New York Rangers. If New York wins, Game 6 is in Pittsburgh on Friday.
This might be the hit that injured Sidney Crosby. Jacob Trouba delivered it. #Pens pic.twitter.com/Vv9YuL4jT0
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) May 12, 2022
Trouba on Crosby…Point of impact. pic.twitter.com/lnHqbTGVNO
— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) May 12, 2022
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Are you freaking serious?!?!?
So that’s playoff hockey. Take out Rakell, take out Crosby… Hell why not go head hunting for others? There are no consequences after all. And don’t tell me my team should take out some of those jealous, untalented punks. They’re not worth it and will be beaten anyhow.
You ran over shesterkin with 2 minutes left in game 2 down by 3 with Cindy planted on the bench.
I’m going to leave that ridiculous response. Cindy. Good grief.
It must be 2006 again
Shesterkin completely kicked his skate out at Carter. And, in this case Trouba both tripped and elbowed Sid. Watch this video for closer detail.
https://streamable.com/8r2znz
Thats ridiculous.
The way hes playing we did you a favor.
If that REALLY HAPPENED!
Also, going after their players won’t bring back Sid, so its pointless. The players know there are no consequences for hits like this so Trouba gets away with it.
I hope we move forward this playoff season. I do wish we had some players of our own to make some people pay after these hits in this game. To level the playing field. #SignEKane
Adam Graves, Part 2.
Another reason I hate the Rangers! Don’t worry, it will be another 50 years before they possibly raise the cup! Let’s go Pens!
Can someone send Matt Cooke’s phone number to Hextall?
Goons gonna goon…