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Sidney Crosby fumes over penalties as Penguins fall into 3-0 hole vs Flyers
TL;DR
Sidney Crosby expressed frustration after the Penguins lost 5-2 to the Flyers, falling into a 3-0 series deficit in the NHL playoffs. The game featured a controversial embellishment penalty against Crosby, marking the first of his career.
Key points
- Sidney Crosby expressed frustration after the Penguins' loss
- Penguins fell 5-2 to the Flyers in Game 3
- Pittsburgh is now in a 3-0 series deficit
- Crosby received his first embellishment penalty
- The loss leaves the Penguins one game from elimination
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Sidney Crosby voiced clear frustration after the Pittsburgh Penguins fell 5-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 on April 22. The loss pushed Pittsburgh into a 3-0 series deficit in the first round of the NHL playoffs, leaving them one game from elimination.
The night turned tense early when Crosby received the first embellishment penalty of his 21-season career.
The call followed a high-stick from Garnet Hathaway, which led to confusion on the Penguinsâ bench. Crosby later questioned the decision and pointed to a pattern in how the game was managed.
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âI mean, itâs, itâs very clear that theyâre looking for that,â Crosby said to the media after the game. âI donât know how Rusty ends up with the extra out of all that. I donât know how I end up with embellishment. Yeah, itâs hard to understand, but you gotta, you gotta play through that.â
Game 3 spiraled in the second period during a massive scrum. Bryan Rust slammed Travis Konecny, triggering a melee that sent 11 players to the penalty box. Rust received a double minor, and the Flyers capitalized quickly.
Trevor Zegras scored on the power play to tie the game, shifting momentum. Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Seeler followed with quick goals as Philadelphia seized control.
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Q&A
What did Sidney Crosby say about the penalties in Game 3?
Crosby voiced his confusion and frustration over the penalties, particularly questioning the embellishment call against him.
How did the Penguins perform in Game 3 against the Flyers?
The Penguins lost 5-2 to the Flyers, putting them in a 3-0 series deficit in the NHL playoffs.
What is the significance of the Penguins' current playoff situation?
The Penguins are now one game away from elimination in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
