Sidney Crosby Day-to-Day With Upper-Body Injury, Impacting Penguins Playoff Hopes

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is currently day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained during a recent shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. He missed practice the following day but skated independently prior to the team's full practice session, indicating he may be recovering. Crosby's injury came when he got caught between two Devils players, leading to a temporary absence from the game. The Penguins are already without second-line center Evgeni Malkin due to a lower-body injury, which heightens concerns over Crosby's potential absence. Coach Mike Sullivan has urged caution regarding speculation on Crosby's status and the team's lineup. Crosby is expected to captain Team Canada in the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off, with the first game scheduled for February 12 against Sweden.