Any time there's an injury of any kind, speculation about the severity of the injury and possible recovery time makes the rounds at 100 miles per hour. Reliable Akus took the initiative to dig into the corners of the Internet and emerged with something worthwhile.

It's a detailed writeup about jaw injuries written back in November 2011 around the time Patrick Eaves blocked a shot with his face.

The point of contact comes nowhere close to Crosby's, relatively speaking. And Eaves' injury required his jaw being wired shut, while Crosby's not facing that kind of torture.

#TribHKY update on Crosby: He is likely to miss some time after surgery, but likely to be ready for playoffs. #pens #nhl

— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 31, 2013

#TribHKY >> Crosby did have surgery, it went well. No concussion symptoms. Remains oral injury. Expected ready for playoffs. #pens

— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 31, 2013

Surgery will do that.

The Pens are the first team  in NHL history to go undefeated in a month.

They got another surreal performance from Tomas Vokoun, who pitched his second straight shutout. 

Matt Cooke got the game winner. Pens did all of this without Crosby, who left the game 87second in, and Kunitz who got kicked out.

15 straight.

And oh yea, after a tough start Neal-Malkin-Iginla looked really scary. Look out.

On his first shift. Blue Jersey needs burned:

New York Islanders (16-15-3) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (27-8-0)

ROOT, MSG PLUS - 1:00 pm/et

Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won approximately 304 games in a row. The New York Islanders are fighting for the final playoff spot in the East. Likely no Iginla today.

Update: Iginla is in.