Crosby avoids injury after falling headfirst into end boards

Sidney Crosby was a bit slow to get up off the ice following a headfirst fall into the end boards during the first period of Game 6 against the Washington Capitals.

The Pittsburgh Penguins center skated hard to the net and appeared to trip over Braden Holtby's left pad while getting tangled up with defenseman John Carlson and teammate Patric Hornqvist.

He did not, however, have to leave the game, and was on the ice to begin the second period.

Crosby was diagnosed with a concussion following a hit to the head delivered by Matt Niskanen in Game 3 on May 1.

He missed Game 4 but was able to return to the lineup for Game 5.