Sidney Crosby ejected in shocking overtime call as Penguins lose to Flyers in controversial shootout finish

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers ended in chaos and controversy as captain Sidney Crosby was ejected in overtime, leaving his team short-handed for the shootout.

On a night when every NHL team hit the ice for the league’s “frozen frenzy,” this rivalry game turned into one of the most dramatic and debated matchups of the evening.

Penguins lose after controversial call leading to Sidney Crosby ejection

The night began with promise for the Penguins. Justin Brazeau continued his stellar season with a first-period goal that set the tone early. But the Flyers quickly answered with two goals of their own, flipping the momentum. The Penguins clawed back in the third period when Sidney Crosby found the back of the net, tying the game at three midway through the frame.

What looked like a hard-fought comeback soon spiraled into one of the most talked-about moments of the NHL night.

As overtime wound down, tensions erupted. A full-on brawl broke out between the two fierce rivals, with players from both sides shoving and throwing punches. In the middle of the chaos, Crosby came off the bench to stand up for his teammates — a move that quickly drew the officials’ attention. “At the end of the overtime period, a brawl broke out between the Penguins and Flyers with each team pushing and shoving,” one observer noted.

That decision cost Crosby dearly, as he, along with several others, received misconduct penalties.

Penguins pay the price as Flyers clinch the shootout

Without Crosby available, the Penguins entered the shootout missing their most clutch performer. The Flyers capitalized when Bobby Brink scored the decisive goal, sealing the 4-3 victory and silencing a stunned Pittsburgh bench.The bigger question now looms: will Crosby face further discipline for stepping onto the ice during the melee? “At the moment, it remains unclear if Crosby will face any other discipline or what exactly caused him to come off of the bench,” one report stated.

As the Penguins prepare to move forward, fans await comments from Crosby and head coach Dan Muse to understand what truly unfolded in that chaotic overtime. One thing is certain — this rivalry just added another fiery chapter to its long, bitter history.Also Read: Connor Bedard doesn’t hold back, delivers blunt verdict on Kings after Blackhawks’ deflating loss