BREAKING: Sullivan confirms the worst for Sidney Crosby and Penguins fans!

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May 12, 2022 (12:51)

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Following yesterday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers that would have seen the Penguins advance to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs, Pittsburgh fans have received more bad news.

Head coach Mike Sullivan has reported on team captain Sidney Crosby's status after he left last nights loss:

"Sid will be evaluated when he goes back to Pittsburgh with us today. He has an upper-body injury."

Coach Sullivan on Crosby's status: "Sid will be evaluated when he goes back to Pittsburgh with us today. He has an upper-body injury."� Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 12, 2022

The injury was likely sustained after this hit from Rangers player Jacob Trouba.

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This appears to be the play that injured Sidney Crosby. Jacob Trouba catches him up high pic.twitter.com/MSQrmyoM2p� Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) May 12, 2022

Fans can only hope Crosby's injury isn't serious.

It has been announced that Jacob Trouba will not receive any discipline for the hit.

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BREAKING: Sullivan confirms the worst for Sidney Crosby and Penguins fans!

Following yesterday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers that would have seen the Penguins advance to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs, Pittsburgh fans have received more bad news.

Will Crosby play in game 6?