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FOR THE WIN
Sidney Crosby

Fleury uses mask to send message to Niskanen

Charles Curtis
USA TODAY

The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't need Sidney Crosby to get a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, pushing the Pens' series lead to 3-1 over the hapless Caps.

But the Penguins certainly didn't forget the Crosby and the hit that led to a concussion. Netminder Marc-Andre Fleury used his goalie mask to remind everyone that it was Matt Niskanen whose actions - accidental or not - led to Crosby's injury.

Fleury has photos and a list of some of his favorite past and present teammates on his mask, which included Niskanen's name. But after the hit? Here's what it looked like heading into Game 4:

Look on the upper left - there's tape over his name. Statement made.

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