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Sidney Crosby Out for Penguins vs. Rangers with Upper-Body Injury
Feb 7, 2025
PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 04: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils on February 4, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Sidney Crosby will not be in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup on Friday night against the New York Rangers.
The star center was ruled out of the game after appearing to suffer an upper-body injury during the team's 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. He notably missed Wednesday's practice but did practice on Thursday and participated in Friday's morning skate.
Sidney Crosby is OUT for the Penguins on Friday, when they’ll play the Rangers.
Crosby appeared to sustain an upper-body injury on Tuesday against the Devils. pic.twitter.com/obC9PtLdVV
Crosby is set to serve as the captain for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face Off that will begin on Feb. 7. His status remains uncertain for the tournament.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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Report: NHL's Kirill Marchenko Suffers Broken Jaw After Puck Hit Him While on Bench
Feb 3, 2025
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 22: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on January 22, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko suffered a broken jaw after he was struck by an errant puck while sitting on the bench, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Kirill Marchenko broke his jaw after being hit by a puck while sitting on the bench Sunday, according to @Aportzline.
The incident occurred in the second period of the Blue Jackets' 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Per Portzline, Marchenko was immediately taken to a hospital in Dallas to have his jaw reset during the third period. While his exactly recovery timeline is unknown, the typical timetable for a broken jaw is six to eight weeks.
Marchenko finished with two shots on goal and one assist in just over 11 minutes on the ice before suffering the injury.
The 24-year-old was off to a strong start in Columbus, recording a team-high 21 goals in 53 games played. Marchenko also ranked No. 2 on the Blue Jackets with 34 assists and 55 points, respectively.
He was selected by Columbus with a second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry draft, amassing 25 points in 59 games as a rookie during the 2022-23 season. Marchenko took a step forward in his second year, recording 42 points in 78 appearances.
To begin his 2024-25 campaign, he was operating as a key piece in the No. 1 line of a Columbus team searching for its first playoff appearance since the 2019-20 season.
The Blue Jackets currently sit at 26-20-7, holding a narrow lead for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with 59 points.
Columbus has been hit hard by injuries this season, as center Sean Monahan is expected to be out until March due to a wrist issue that occurred on Jan. 7. Meanwhile, forward Boone Jenner has yet to make his 2024-25 debut after undergoing shoulder surgery in Oct. 2024.
The Blue Jackets will attempt to maintain their playoff positioning without Marchenko starting with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
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