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Crosby, Wilson hope for 'some clarity' from NHL on hits

Sidney Crosby and Tom Wilson have found something they agree on after years spent battling on opposite sides of the Penguins-Capitals rivalry.

Crosby, the longtime Pittsburgh captain, broached the topic of NHL players wanting to better understand the line between clean and dirty hits after teammate Brandon Tanev was given a major penalty for a hit on Boston’s Jarred Tinordi that appeared to many to be legal.

After serving a seven-game suspension for boarding, Wilson cited Crosby‘s comments when pointing out there’s some confusion around the league.

“I hope as players we can get some clarity on what’s a good hit and what’s not,” Crosby said.