Goaltender Corey Crawford going down with an injury is about as appealing to the Chicago Blackhawks as a hole in the head. It’d probably have a similar effect on this team, too.
But that’s exactly what the Blackhawks saw happen in tonight’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, when Evgeni Malkin‘s knee appeared to make contact with Crow’s head as the two chased a puck.
#Blackhawks G Corey Crawford has left the game after being on the receiving end of a leg to the head from Evgeni Malkin pic.twitter.com/iP2TxN2LZB
— Forward Mile NHL (@ForwardMileNHL) November 19, 2017
Some will say this is a flop, but I think it’s pretty clear Malkin’s back knee/leg clips Crow.