Sidney Crosby can understand the frustration Connor McDavid was feeling on Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby offered his perspective on Connor McDavid’s three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland during Saturday’s Edmonton-Vancouver clash. Speaking to The Athletic on Monday, Crosby acknowledged McDavid’s actions but framed them within the physical nature of hockey.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas made a big decision last week by placing goalie Tristan Jarry, with three years remaining on his contract at $5.38M, on waivers.

Saturday’s loss in Seattle dropped L.A. to 2-3-0 on what coach Jim Hiller called an “unsuccessful” five-game trek.

Pittsburgh's game at Washington on Saturday night will be the 71st regular-season meeting of the team's superstar captains, the Penguins' Sidney Crosby and the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin.

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins continues to climb the NHL's all-time scoring list in his 20th season. With an assist in the first against the Edmonton O

Sidney Crosby scores a pair of first-period assists for Penguins in clash with Oilers, climbs the ladder to 9th place on NHL scoring list

Pittsburgh's captain reaches his second major milestone in two games after becoming the all-time leader in faceoffs won on Tuesday

Unfortunately for Penguins fans, a fire sale might be the best way to go. They've missed the playoffs the past two years, and this season, they're on the outside looking in. Recent moves by general manager Kyle Dubas also haven't worked out.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks look to break their four-game skid when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Anaheim has an 18-23-6 record overall and a 9-12-2 record in home games. The Ducks have gone 7-11-4 in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

The Canadian media focused on two things Tuesday. Some bemoaned Connor McDavid’s suspension, and others chased the now red-hot NHL trade chatter surrounding J.T. Miller. Two Metro Division teams have joined the fray to acquire Miller from the Vancouver Canucks as Vancouver’s season goes splat.