> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: A Sidney Crosby controversy - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/sidney-crosby-pittsburgh-penguins-washington-capitals-nhl-controversy-because-of-course/ - Published: 2017-05-02T10:00:36.000Z - Updated: 2017-05-02T10:00:36.000Z - Description: The Caps defeated the Penguins last night in OT after Crosby left the game - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 You know the hockey season is drawing to a close when there is only one NHL game each night. The big story from last night’s game is Sidney Crosby. He was taken out of the game by a cross check to the head from ex-Penguin Matt Niskanen. The Pittsburgh hockey media, barely coherent at the best of times, went completely unhinged into full on conspiracy theory territory. Was it the Capitals plan all along to take out Crosby? Did Alex Ovechkin orchestrate this all with help from Vladimir Putin? I hope you’re prepared for the non-stop Crosby coverage for the next 24 hours. We’re in the vague “no update” era of hockey injury coverage now, which means all kinds of scenarios will be floated and debated, no matter how improbable. For the record, it was Kevin Shattenkirk who scored the game winning goal. That should add another million or so to his next contract, and it’s not like the rest Caps were playing their ‘A’ game. > Conor and Patric collide unfortunately. > > Why is this happening? [pic.twitter.com/xpGiEYfb8C](https://t.co/xpGiEYfb8C?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Pensburgh (@Pensburgh) [May 2, 2017](https://twitter.com/Pensburgh/status/859208125387231232?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- #### Related [Game 3: Crosby hurt in crazy game, Pens lose in OT](http://www.pensburgh.com/2017/5/1/15511144/game-3-recap-crosby-hurt-as-pens-drop-game-to-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- --- #### Related [Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Caps Rally for OT Win](http://www.japersrink.com/2017/5/1/15510504/2017-nhl-playoffs-capitals-vs-penguins-recap-score?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- --- ### In Case You Missed It [Kevin Papetti pondered if Erik Brannstrom should be a target for the Leafs](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-entry-draft-target-swedish-defenceman-erik-brannstrom-2017/) at the NHL Draft. Elseldo checks in on last year’s draft pick Adam Brooks, [who is heading with the Regina Pats to the WHL Final for the Ed Chynoweth Cup](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospects-adam-brooks-whl-playoffs-ed-chynoweth-cup-regina-pats-seattle/). [Adam Brooks named WHL Player of the Week -- again - MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2017/05/01/adam-brooks-named-whl-player-week/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It is the third time Brooks has received the honour his season. ### Other News > Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby and [@cmcdavid97](https://twitter.com/cmcdavid97?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are finalists for the Hart Trophy. [https://t.co/XyVahvAIPe](https://t.co/XyVahvAIPe?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NHL (@NHL) [May 1, 2017](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/859184885344247808?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On tonight’s schedule: Senators @ Rangers; Blues @ Predators. [Preventing Shots Key To Preds’ Playoff Run - On the Forecheck](http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2017/5/1/15499068/preventing-shots-key-to-preds-playoff-run?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If defense wins championships, this is a good start. [Flames GM Treliving gets contract extension - Postmedia](http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/eric-francis-brad-treliving-has-work-to-do-to-get-staff-in-place?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Flames’ AGM Conroy confirmed to have interviewed for Sabres GM position. [Jake Butt’s draft tumble will net him $543k insurance payout - CollegeFootballTalk](http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/04/29/jake-butts-draft-tumble-will-net-him-543k-insurance-payout/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: An interesting quirk reflecting the reality of modern pro-sports and finance is that you can now buy an insurance policy related to the impact of a late-season injury on your draft order selection. I would love to know what is the deductible/premium paid to obtain this coverage.\] And how have I never seen this before?