Jun 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the San Jose Sharks in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that captain Sidney Crosby underwent wrist surgery yesterday and will be sidelined at least six weeks. Crosby will miss the entire preseason that begins later this month, and will likely be doubtful for the Pens season opener against Tampa Bay October 12th. He has been dealing with the wrist issue for some time, and even had arthroscopic surgery back in August 2020. The Pens will also be without Evgeni Malkin for the preseason, as he recovers from knee surgery.