NHL Standing Report: Crosby travels with Penguins on journey to New York

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Sidney Crosby traveled with the Penguins for the sport towards the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Monday (7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, MSGSN, NHLN, TVAS). The 38-year-old heart took full contact Sunday after lacking a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday with a lower-body damage. Crosby stays day after day, and his standing for Monday has not been decided, coach Dan Muse mentioned. The Penguins are third within the Metropolitan Division, one level behind the second-place Islanders. “They’re all important at this point,” Crosby mentioned. “It’s a big race, a big stretch for us. You know, as a player, these are the ones you want to be in. I mean, these are big games.” Crosby did not affirm if this damage is said to a earlier lower-body damage sustained whereas competing for Team Canada on the 2026 Winter Olympics that saved him out 11 video games earlier than he returned March 18. … Evgeni Malkin additionally took contact for the primary time Sunday after being sidelined three video games due to an upper-body damage. The 39-year-old ahead stays day after day, and it has not been determined if he’ll journey, Muse mentioned. … Forwards Bryan Rust and Noel Acciari every took a upkeep day Sunday and can journey to New York.