Crosby, Letang could return soon
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will miss tonight’s night’s game against Winnipeg after undergoing treatment for a lower-body injury.
Coach Mike Johnston said there’s a possibility Crosby could return Wednesday when Pittsburgh plays in Washington. The two-time MVP received an injection to deal with the injury last Thursday, causing him to miss the All-Star festivities over the weekend in Columbus.
Center Evgeni Malkin did not practice with his teammates Monday and is out indefinitely, also with a lower-body injury. Johnston said he won’t know how much time Malkin will miss but added he does not expect Malkin to skate for several days.
Defenseman Kris Letang did practice Monday and could play Tuesday. Letang sat out the final game before the All-Star break with concussion-like symptoms.