"The incident happened early in the first period after Anthony Mantha's goal gave the Penguins a 2-0 lead. Emergency personnel treated the fan, a man who was not identified, before taking him to Mercy Hospital, located a few blocks from the arena. Play was not halted while the man was being treated. Pittsburgh police told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the man was in critical condition."
"Our concerns remain with the individual and his family at this time, the Penguins said in a statement. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who became the ninth player in NHL history to score 1,700 points, said the team found out about the fall after the game. It doesn't feel right to be talking about points when you hear something like that, Crosby said. Obviously, our thoughts and prayers are with that person and their family and hopefully they're OK."
A fan fell from the upper concourse at PPG Paints Arena early in the first period of the Penguins-Blues game after Anthony Mantha's goal put Pittsburgh up 2-0. Emergency personnel treated the unidentified man and transported him to Mercy Hospital a few blocks from the arena. Play continued while the fan received treatment. Pittsburgh police said the man was in critical condition. The Penguins expressed concern for the individual and his family. Captain Sidney Crosby and coach Dan Muse both offered prayers and stated that the incident put the game and accomplishments into perspective. Two other falls at Pittsburgh sporting events occurred earlier this year.
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