When was crosby injured

So I think we all felt like it was something where I wouldn't have got through this season if I didn't take care of it. Glad that we took care of it, and hopefully I can get back in the lineup here shortly. Video: Crosby speaks with the media. Crosby, who has yet to make his season debut, started off skating on his own with one hand on the stick and no pucks, before eventually progressing to stickhandling and shooting.

He joined the team for the first time on Oct. But Crosby said he still hasn't really had any force, whether it be through faceoffs, lifting sticks and just going up against guys, and that's the next hurdle that he has to clear.

Especially since Crosby usually takes about draws a game, so that's something that has definitely got to be there. The six-week mark passed on Wednesday with Crosby still inching his way back. The three-time Stanley Cup winner has been dealing with pain in the wrist off and on since shortly after the Olympics. He initially hoped offseason rest would give it time to heal properly, a strategy that worked for him during previous summers.

But as training camp for the season loomed with symptoms still lingering, he opted to have surgery in hopes of fixing the problem for good. According to The Athletic' s Hailey Salvian , Crosby participated in the morning skate and in some extra drills before leaving the ice Thursday morning.

Despite not having Crosby in the lineup, the Penguins are and are currently fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The team is also without star forward Evgeni Malkin who is recovering from offseason knee surgery. The year-old Russian isn't expected to be back until December at the earliest. In 55 games last season, Crosby scored 24 goals and 62 points for the Penguins.

He has goals and career points in games, all with the Penguins. The Athletic takes a comprehensive look at the greatest comeback games of Sidney Crosby's career. The Penguins again fell victim to Tampa Bay's opportunism and all-world goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, losing The captain's potential return for a long homestand could save the Penguins on and off the ice.

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Confirmation on Crosby's status against New Jersey should surface prior to puck drop. Crosby wrist will not be in the lineup versus the Flames on Thursday.

Despite skating with the top line at Wednesday's practice session and working with the No. Looking ahead, the team has classified Crosby as day-to-day, so fantasy players will want to watch out for a potential return versus the Devils on Saturday. Crosby wrist was labeled day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash with the Flames.

Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "His status right now is day-to-day. He participated out there [at practice] full capacity today. We will see how he responds We think he's getting real close.

While fantasy players will want to await final confirmation, the fact that Crosby was back on the first line and No. While Crosby will no doubt have some rust to shake off, he should absolutely still be considered an elite fantasy target as soon as he gets back onto the ice.

Crosby wrist will not play in Tuesday's matchup with Tampa Bay. Crosby continues to practice with the team but will miss his sixth straight contest to start the year. At this point, the year-old center should probably be considered day-to-day, though he will still need to be activated off injured reserve before he can rejoin the lineup.

Crosby wrist took part in Monday's practice session, Pens Inside Scoop reports. Crosby's status for Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning remains up in the air, but the fact that he is practicing with the team could be an indication he is nearing a return to the lineup.

The world-class center will need to be activated off injured reserve before he can play. Crosby practiced with the team Friday, including taking reps with the No. At this point, the superstar center should probably be considered day-to-day, as his return could come at any point.

Crosby will need to be activated off injured reserve before he can play.