Although Sidney Crosby skated, he won't be an option when the Pittsburgh Penguins play the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Sidney Crosby says he's good to go for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off after getting injured in one of Pittsburgh's final games before the break in the NHL season.

Crosby missed his first game in over two years Friday but also appeared to take a step toward playing in the 4 Nations next week.

“Sidney Crosby is traveling to Montreal and hopes to play for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off…” Kaplan reported. “Crosby…is desperate to play in the tournament, sources told ESPN. The Penguins will leave the decision up to Crosby whether or not he participates, and he will take as much time as he can to decide if he's ready, sources told ESPN.”

Team Canada will have Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby when they open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Crosby was held out of practice after colliding with New Jersey’s Luke Hughes and Erik Haula in the third period of a 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils.

Crosby collided awkwardly with Devils defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Erik Haula, appearing to injure his left arm before heading to the locker room. The Penguins captain was visibly in discomfort as he skated off, but he returned a few minutes later.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are hosting their annual Dad’s Trip with a pair of games remaining before the 4 Nations Face-Off Break. With games on the road against t

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Friday night’s contest at the New York Rangers. Coach Mike Sullivan revealed to reporters in New York following the Penguins’ Friday morning skate that Crosby,

The Pittsburgh Penguins will play a game without Sidney Crosby in the lineup for the first time in nearly three years. Head coach Mike Sullivan ruled the Pengui