Mar 5, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe (19) watches as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks to take a shot on goal during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
An East Division rival of the Buffalo Sabres has placed one of the NHL’s best into the league’s health and safety protocol. It was announced this morning that the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star forward Sidney Crosby on the COVID list. As a result, Crosby will not be available for the Penguins game tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers.