PITTSBURGH — The lasting images from Monday night’s game, at least from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ perspective, may be captain Sidney Crosby getting cross-checked by Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, Crosby lying on the ice and then, in a moment that could echo throughout the rest of this Eastern Conference semifinal series, Crosby hobbling into the locker room and out of sight.
After the game, Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan said there was no update on Crosby and the center would be evaluated later Monday night. So, at least right away, the Penguins were unsure when their star player will return to the ice and what exactly that sequence will mean moving forward.