Penguins Star Sidney Crosby Suffers Apparent Injury

Broadcast captures the moment Crosby left the game against the Senators

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:52pm

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Thursday night's game against the Ottawa Senators with an apparent injury after a collision with Senators forward Nick Cousins along the boards. Crosby played just 6:39 in the game before exiting, though the Penguins went on to win 4-3 in a shootout.

Why it matters

Crosby is a future Hall of Famer and the Penguins' franchise player, so any injury to him is significant news. The Penguins are in a tight playoff race, so losing Crosby for an extended period could be a major blow to their postseason hopes.

The details

Crosby was playing in his fifth game since returning from a lower-body injury sustained during the February Olympics, where he suffered a torn MCL that kept him out for 11 games. He was on a four-game point streak prior to Thursday's game. The collision with Cousins along the boards appears to be the cause of Crosby's latest injury, though the Penguins have not provided details on the nature or severity of the issue.

  • Crosby left the game with less than three minutes remaining in the first period.
  • He returned for a single shift in the second period before exiting for the remainder of the game.

The players

Sidney Crosby

The 38-year-old captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and a future Hall of Famer.

Nick Cousins

A forward for the Ottawa Senators who was involved in the collision with Crosby that led to the Penguins star's apparent injury.

Rickard Rakell

A Penguins forward who led the offense with two goals and one assist in the game.

Erik Karlsson

A Senators defenseman who scored a goal and provided two assists in the game.

Stuart Skinner

The Penguins' goaltender who made 26 saves through regulation and overtime and stopped two of three shootout attempts.

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What they’re saying

“This hit from Nick Cousins along the boards is the suspected cause of Sid's departure”

— Gino Hard

What’s next

The Penguins have not provided an update on the severity of Crosby's injury, but he will be evaluated further. The team's next game is against the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

The takeaway

Crosby's injury is a major concern for the Penguins, who are in a tight playoff race. The team will need to find a way to overcome the loss of their star player if he is forced to miss extended time.