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Last updated: April 25, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
NHL First Round Pressure Mounts
As several first-round matchups reached critical junctures, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby declared the urgency heightened for the Penguins after dropping the opening two contests against the Flyers. The veteran forward's comments underscore the immediate pressure facing top seeds forced into early 0-2 deficits across the league as teams fight to avoid falling into insurmountable playoff holes that require historic comebacks.