Sidney Crosby Lights Up Penguins' Season, Bringing Them Back Strong!
What to know on the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing the first return of Sidney Crosby to their lineup following a scary injury and missed time.
Sidney Crosby to return to Penguins lineup following injury originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . At a recent morning skate, it was revealed for the Pittsburgh Penguins that they are set to have captain Sidney Crosby back in their lineup.
The NHL icon and center has not played since sustaining a lower-body injury during Team Canada's quarterfinals matchup of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. As a result — Crosby has been out for several weeks but has recently begun a resumption of skating with the team. At a recent morning skate, Penguins alternate captain Evgeni Malkin revealed that his long-time running mate and team captain is back in the lineup.
Crosby is slated to make his return when the Penguins play at the Carolina Hurricanes on the evening of March 18. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p. m.
EST. Crosby previously left Canada's quarterfinal matchup against Czechia after a pair of hits. Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas stepped up on the veteran center.