Watch: Sidney Crosby's tussle with Brock Faber fuels Jack St. Ivany's fight Wild D-man

Modified Oct 30, 2024 02:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby got into a tussle with Minnesota Wild blueliner Brock Faber on Tuesday. Faber ran Crosby hard into the board, drawing a reaction from Crosby.

However, the biggest reaction came from the Pens’ Jack St. Ivany who wasn’t having any of it. St. Ivany went after Faber for his hit on Crosby, leading to fireworks in the middle of the ice.

Check out the fierce action right here:

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The impressive showing by both young defensemen culminated in a draw as the officials stepped in to end the brouhaha.

St. Ivany’s reaction in defense of his captain Sidney Crosby bodes well as it shows just how much the Penguins’ younger players look up to Crosby.

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