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Story summary
- Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is sidelined with a lower-body injury, prompting rookie Ben Kindel to say the team relies on him.
- The Penguins hold 70 points and lead their rivals ahead of a five-game stretch toward March 6.
- Forward Rickard Rakell emphasized the team must step up collectively in Crosby's absence.
- Kyle Dubas, Penguins general manager, faces pressure to balance immediate success with long-term planning amid Crosby's uncertain recovery.
