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Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Skates solo

Coach Mike Sullivan originally told reporters he felt Crosby would be out for a week, so it seems unlikely he will be ready to go against Ottawa on Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, the Cole Harbour native notched five points in three outings. The Pens may get Derick Brassard (lower body) back for Saturday's game, which would help bolster their center depth with Sid the Kid sidelined.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Ruled out Thursday

Crosby did take part in Thursday's game-day skate, per Sportsnet Pittsburgh, but a potential one-week absence would see him out for the next four games with a possible return date of Nov. 23 against Boston. With Derick Brassard (lower body) still sidelined, the Penguins will need to lean heavily on Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Being evaluated for injury

It isn't clear when Crosby may have suffered an injury, as he looked fine while logging a whopping 21:32 of ice time Tuesday against New Jersey, but this is definitely a situation worth monitoring ahead of Thursday's matchup with Tampa Bay. Another update on the superstar's status should surface prior to puck drop against the Lightning.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby: On ice for four goals

The Penguins captain was in full form, as he got his team going with a beautiful backhand goal in the second period. The Penguins used multiple line combinations Saturday, but whomever skated with Crosby looked good. Crosby was on the ice for all four Pittsburgh goals, and he assisted the last one to Brian Dumoulin. After a slow start, Crosby now has eight goals and 17 points in 15 games.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Records fourth straight multi-point game

Crosby is terrorizing opposing defenses and goaltenders right now, as usual. He's scored six goals and 10 points during his active five-game point streak and has picked up a point in all but two games this season.