Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosbyand the goalie Tristan Jarry“Game-time decisions” are being made prior to Sunday’s Game 7 New York RangersCoach Mike Sullivan says so.
Crosby had nine points in the Rangers’ first five games, but was forced to withdraw from Game 5. He sustained an upper-body injury after a Rangers defenseman delivered a high hit. Jacob TroubaThe second period was won by New York. New York won that game. ESPN reported on Friday that Crosby suffered a concussion and was unable to play in Pittsburgh’s Game 6 5-3 loss. The Rangers rallied to win the game and moved the series to Game 7.
Crosby skated solo on Friday with Ty Hennes, his skills coach. He then joined practice with Pittsburgh on Saturday. On Sunday, he did not attend an optional practice at Madison Square Garden.
Jarry hasn’t played since April 14th after breaking his foot. Backup Casey DeSmithThe Penguins were led down the stretch by him, and he played well. DeSmith started Game 1 against Rangers but was forced to withdraw in double-overtime due to an injury. DeSmith was removed from the playoffs after undergoing core muscle surgery.
Third-stringer Louis DomingueHe led the Penguins to their Game 1 triple overtime win, but had a.898 save rate and a 3.65 goals against average in six games. He was not as good in Game 6, especially on Chris Kreider’s third-period goal.
Jarry participated in Sunday’s optional practice. He appeared to follow the typical procedure of a starter, which included leaving the ice first. Sullivan did not name a goalie to start Game 7.
Jarry will be making his playoff debut for the Penguins following their six-game first round loss to them. New York IslandersHe struggled to achieve a.888 save percentage in 2021 and a 3.18 goals-against standard.
Other Penguins injury news: defenseman Brian DumoulinAfter being hurt in Game 1, he is still out Forward Brian BoyleAfter suffering a lower body injury in Game 6,,, one of the key penalty killers for the team, is back to work week-to–week. Forward Rickard RakellAlong with Crosby, Jarry and Jarry, he was also injured by a hit in Game 1.
The Penguins are currently the only NHL team to not lose a Game 7 as a visitor. Their 6-0 road record is the longest winning streak in NHL history.
The Rangers’ Game 7 record is 9-6. They are 7-1 at Madison Square Garden.