Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was crushed with a big hit by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Ryan Johansen in the opening seconds of Sunday's game at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Johansen intercepted a pass intended for Crosby and knocked him to the ice all in one motion.
Johansen also had a goal and an assist in the game, but it wasn't enough as the Penguins beat the Blue Jackets 5-3. Crosby didn't score, but did have two assists.
Video via NHL.
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