Travis Konecny cross-checks Sidney Crosby, sparking postgame brawl in NHL Playoffs Game 5
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Travis Konecny cross-checks Sidney Crosby, sparking postgame brawl in NHL Playoffs Game 5
10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
The incident occurred after the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh, forcing a Game 6 as the Flyers now lead the series 3-2.
Konecny's cross-check on Crosby led to a large fight involving multiple players, drawing widespread criticism and calls for disciplinary action against Konecny for repeated controversial plays this series.
Earlier in the series, Konecny was accused of kicking Bryan Rust, fueling debate over player safety and league discipline as tensions escalate in this heated first-round matchup.
Will Travis Konecny be suspended for his controversial hit on Sidney Crosby?
Is Konecny a dirty player, or is this just intense 'Battle of Pennsylvania' hockey?
Is the NHL's player safety system fundamentally broken?
Are the Flyers about to suffer a historic collapse after leading the series 3-0?
Did Pittsburgh's quiet trade deadline deals secretly fuel this improbable comeback attempt?