Penguins Sidney Crosby Struck in Face by Puck
- Posted on March 29, 2012 at 8:54pm by
Scott Baker
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UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby was bloodied after being struck in the face by a puck shot by New York Islanders defenseman Dylan Reese.
The Pittsburgh captain, playing in the ninth game of his second comeback of the season after recovering from concussion symptoms, was hit 1:43 into the second period. Reese was trying to clear the puck out of the lower left corner in the New York end when he hit Crosby, who was standing a few feet away from him.
Crosby stayed down on his stomach for about a minute before gathering himself and getting back up on his skates. He then skated off toward the tunnel leading to the dressing room. He returned to the bench with 10:13 left in the period, and was back on the ice moments later.
A pool of blood was on the ice where the 24-year-old Crosby went down. Play resumed moments later after the ice was cleaned.
Crosby entered with four goals and 21 assists in 16 games this season. He missed the first 20 games, returned Nov. 21 and played eight games before leaving the lineup again. After sitting out 40 more games, Crosby got back into action March 15.
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Deepizzaguy
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 8:59pmSid The Kid as he is nicknamed earns his paycheck with his toughness on the ice. I will settle watching The Night Hawk Debi Thomas in her prime any day though.
Report Post »Truth Meter
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 3:17pmHe is the Face of the NHL, (pardon the pun) anyone who plays Hockey is a Bad A$%$. tough sport with incredible speed. Being a Football Fan First, I would have to say the NHL is a close second. Bonus “No Gangsta Thuggery in this sport”.
Report Post »KevINtampa
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 10:19amReminded me of the Stamkos puck to the face in Game 7 of last year’s Eastern Conference final. The past year when this happened on the rink we would say, “Oh man, you got Stamkosed!” I guess now we can just say, “Oh man, you got Crosby-d!” to just about everything.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 9:52amI have always felt that these players should wear the face mask all the way to their chin! With ALL the new equipment to protect their bodies, why not protect the FACE and the MOUTH? Seems logical??
Report Post »sndrman
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 8:45amSabs (SABRES) fan here. i feel for him that’s about it. no big message here,hurting sucks big time
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