Poll: Should Crosby have been pulled from Game 6 after headfirst crash?
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One week after suffering a concussion that sidelined him for one game, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar center Sidney Crosby fell headfirst into the end boards during the first period of Game 6 against the Washington Capitals.
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As evidenced by Twitter's reaction, many eyebrows were raised when Crosby was not immediately pulled from the game by the NHL's concussion spotters, and again upon his return for the second period.
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