Penguins’ Crosby to miss All-Star Game

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH

Sidney Crosby won’t even attend the NHL All-Star game this weekend because he’s still recovering from a concussion.

The Pittsburgh Penguins made the announcement Monday in a statement on the team’s website.

“Sidney is making progress in his recovery but still is not completely symptom-free,” general manager Ray Shero said. “In this situation, when he has not even skated for two and a half weeks and still has not been cleared to resume physical activity we think it’s best for him to focus totally on his recovery.”

Crosby, the top vote-getter for Sunday’s All-Star game in Raleigh, N.C., was injured after absorbing hits to the head in successive games from the Capitals’ David Steckel on Jan. 1 against Washington in the Winter Classic and the Lightning’s Victor Hedman on Jan. 5.

Crosby will miss his ninth straight game Tuesday when the Penguins host the New York Islanders.