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Penguins fall to Blue Jackets as Crosby exits early

Associated Press

Thursday, September 24, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Sidney Crosby left the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets early in the first period Thursday night because of a groin injury that the team said wasn't believed to be serious. Crosby played three shifts totaling 1 minute, 37 seconds before skating to the bench about 5 minutes into the game. "It's better to stay off it. I'm hoping for just a few days," Crosby said. "I've hurt my groin before. It's not as bad. I think I missed five games with o ...

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