Penguins stave off elimination in Game 5 as postgame brawl erupts after late hit on Sidney Crosby The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers to avoid elimination, but a fight ensued after the final buzzer when Travis Konecny appeared to cross-check Sidney Crosby. This incident added to Konecny’s controversial play in the series, including an alleged kick on Bryan Rust in a previous game. The Penguins, led by goals from Dewar, Letang, and Soderblom, and two assists from Crosby, cut the Flyers’ series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6.

• The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers to stave off elimination.
• A postgame brawl erupted after Flyers forward Travis Konecny appeared to cross-check Sidney Crosby.
• Fans and media criticized Konecny for the hit, calling it “dirty” and questioning the league’s player safety.
• This was not the first controversial incident involving Konecny in the series; he was also accused of kicking Bryan Rust in Game 3.
• Connor Dewar, Kris Letang, and Elmer Soderblom scored for the Penguins, while Crosby registered two assists.
• The Penguins’ win forces a Game 6, with the Flyers now leading the series 3-2.