Crosby's Quick Return Sparks Penguins' Playoff Push

0:00It's March 19th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Cindy Crosby gave Pittsburgh Penguins fans a scare during the Winter Olympics, with an injury that sidelined him for Canada s loss to Team USA in the gold medal game. Doctors diagnosed a grade 2 MCL sprain and expected him out 3 to 5 weeks. He bounced back quicker than anyone hoped. In his return against the Carolina Hurricanes, Crosby notched two points with four shots on goal and sparked the Penguins' offense. They fell in overtime, but his play looked sharp from the start. Fans shifted from worry to relief overnight. The Penguins clinged to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, holding just a 3-point lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets with the race heating. Up Crosby s impact runs deep. At age 38, he is pacing for his 21st straight season above one point per game. He has 10 powerplay goals already, making Pittsburgh's attack lethal alongside of Guinea-Malkin.

1:0115 games remain until April 14th, and Crosby could pile on 20 more points in the stretch. With a packed schedule ahead, including 3 games and 4 nights multiple times, the captain will carry them toward the playoffs. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. O.L.I. SoleyPillow.com