Not a good night for Crosby.
Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, two on the NHL's biggest names renewed their rivalry on Wednesday night and while Crosby and the Penguins left the contest with the win, it was a rough night for the Penguins captain.
Crosby appeared to have a hard time dealing with the physical play from the Capitals, and later on in the contest would end up letting his frustration show, giving critics who have labelled him soft, or even a cry baby more fuel to add to the fire.
Perhaps the most glaring example of that physical play came from his rival Ovechkin, who late in the first period did nothing short of bully Crosby along the boards, eventually knocking his helmet off.
Here's a look.
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