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Sullivan: Crosby wasn't evaluated for concussion after headfirst crash

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No alarms appear to have been set off after Sidney Crosby took a hard, headfirst crash into the boards only a week after suffering a concussion.

The incident took place late in the opening period of Game 6, with little reaction from the Pittsburgh Penguins during the intermission, according to head coach Mike Sullivan.

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According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Crosby said the wind got knocked out of him and he was checked out, describing it as "pretty standard stuff."

Crosby saw 19:57 of ice time in the 5-2 loss, recording a record-breaking assist and one shot on goal.

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