When is crosby expected to play

We're always following them closely, we went to the home opener. It's fun to see them have success. I've been here for years that they've won. The city is behind them all the time. It's not the easiest position in the world. To have the ball in your hands pretty often, it's a tough position. Those guys are tough as nails doing what they do. The Asylum. Want to check out the comments? Become A Member Already a member? Log in here! The Penguins created a brief spark of hope before the start of the season that they could open their campaign with Sidney Crosby, after the Pittsburgh captain skated with the team Saturday and participated in the team's morning skate before the final preseason game in Columbus.

But that flint of possibility was doused on the morning of the season opener when it was announced he's on the team's injured non-roster list. Pittsburgh opened the season with a win over the Lightning and an overtime loss to the Panthers. On Saturday, the club played in the home opener — against ex-buddy Marc-Andre Fleury and the Blackhawks — without their captain again.

Per coach Mike Sullivan, he did skate before the team's morning skate and is progressing. Crosby has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt against the Stars. Per NHL. On Sept. San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. By Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe. Sidney Crosby is going to Florida, and bringing his best winger along for the trip. Crosby and Jake Guentzel will join the Penguins for their season-opening trip, but won't play in the team's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

Guentzel's availability is not yet known for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers , but Crosby is not expected to play. Neither was designated for non-contact. However, Crosby and Guentzel skated as extras when the Penguins took line rushes, and neither practiced with the power-play units. The captain's potential return for a long homestand could save the Penguins on and off the ice.

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