Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby (lower-body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Penguins the team announced.

Fantasy Impact

Crosby will miss at least a minimum of four weeks after suffering the injury in the Olympic quarterfinals for Team Canada. The superstar center tallied 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) in 56 games for the Penguins while leading the top forward line for head coach Dan Muse on a nightly basis.

Sidney Crosby (lower-body) has been ruled out for the Olympic semifinal contest for Canada against Finland.

Fantasy Impact

Crosby performed some light skating but was unable to make enough progress to be cleared to play after being injured in the second period of Canada’s quarterfinal victory over Czechia. The superstar center will rest in hopes of returning for a potential gold medal contest for Canada Sunday.

Sidney Crosby was able to light the lamp for the Penguins Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 6-2 win over the Oilers.

Fantasy Impact

Crosby has caught fire in the offensive zone, posting points in each of his last five games (three goals, five assists) for the Penguins. The center continues to offer head coach Dan Muse an elite offensive option as part of a revamped Pittsburgh lineup, carrying a 1.14 point per game average (27 goals, 30 assists) in 50 games so far this season.

Sidney Crosby posted two assists in the Penguins' 6-3 win over the Kraken Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Crosby continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone, posting points in 11 of his last 14 games (seven goals, 13 assists) for the Penguins. The center continues to reward fantasy managers with elite offensive output while leading an inconsistent Pittsburgh lineup, carrying a 1.15 point per game average (26 goals, 29 assists) in 48 games so far this season.

Sidney Crosby tallied two points for the Penguins Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Fantasy Impact

Crosby continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone, posting points in 10 of his last 13 games (seven goals, 11 assists) for the Penguins. The 38-year-old remains a consistent offensive option for fantasy managers while leading the Pittsburgh lineup most nights, carrying a 1.13 point per game average (26 goals, 27 assists) in 47 games so far this season.