Penguins stave off elimination in Game 5 as postgame brawl erupts after late hit on Sidney Crosby
The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination with a Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the game ended in chaos as a post-buzzer altercation erupted after Travis Konecny appeared to cross-check Sidney Crosby. The incident sparked widespread criticism of Konecny, who has been involved in multiple controversial moments during the series. Players were eventually separated, but the event intensified tensions as the series shifts to Game 6. Crosby downplayed the distraction, emphasizing the team’s resilience heading into the next game.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Penguins stave off elimination in Game 5 as postgame brawl erupts after late hit on Sidney Crosby Travis Konecny accused of cross-checking Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer in Game 5 By Paulina Dedaj Fox News Published April 28, 2026 11:53am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.
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