PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Penguins will be without the services of their captain tonight as they look to take down Rangers in Game 6.
Head coach Mike Sullivan has confirmed that Sidney Crosby will not be in the lineup tonight.
When the Penguins took to the ice for morning practice at PPG Paints Arena before Game 6 against the Rangers tonight, captain Sidney Crosby was not on the ice.
Evgeni Malkin took over frontline center responsibilities, between Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust.
Meanwhile, striker Rickard Rakell was part of the skate but not part of the line rushes. Rakell was eliminated from Game 1 at Madison Square Garden after taking a heavy hit along the boards.
In a moment of hope, however, Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry took full part in morning practice, settling into the net usually belonging to the backup keeper, a sign that he could be dressed and on the bench. this evening.
The Penguins have a chance to advance to the second round for the first time since 2018 when they knocked out the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round.
If the Penguins win tonight, they’ll earn a spot in the second round and face the Boston Bruins-Carolina Hurricanes series winner.
The face-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena.
