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Crosby leaves game after getting hit by puck

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby left Saturday's game against the New York Islanders early in the first period after taking a puck to his face.

He was ruled out for the rest of the game.

A shot from Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik was deflected and hit Crosby in the mouth, drawing blood. After going down for a few minutes, Crosby skated off the ice under his own power.

Crosby leads the NHL with 56 points.