Crosby Exits Early, Penguins Rule Him Out vs Sens

Sidney Crosby leaves the Penguins' showdown with Ottawa nursing a lower-body injury, putting a damper on Pittsburgh's critical shootout victory. The captain's abrupt departure shifts all eyes to the training room as the Pens grind out a win without their heartbeat. With playoff positioning on the line this late in the season, Crosby's status becomes the biggest question in a Steel City locker room that's seen its share of late heroics.