"The Penguins announced shortly before puck drop that Crosby won't be playing, as he is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Not only that, but Crosby is among eight different Penguins who will miss the game."
"With their win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins clinched a playoff spot and second place in the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh can't move up any further in the standings as the Carolina Hurricanes are 10 points ahead."
"Seven of the eight now 'injured' players played in Pittsburgh's game against the Devils, including Crosby, who recorded two assists in 14:43 of ice time."
"The Capitals and Penguins are scheduled to play again on Sunday afternoon in Washington, DC. If Crosby and Ovechkin dress in that game, it will be their 100th all-time meeting, regular season and playoffs combined."
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that captain Sidney Crosby will miss a game against the Washington Capitals due to a lower-body injury, joining seven other injured players. Despite this, the Penguins secured a playoff spot and second place in the Metropolitan Division after a recent win. The team cannot improve its standings further, making the last three games of the regular season less significant. Crosby and Ovechkin may meet again in a future game, marking their 100th all-time matchup if both play.
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