Crosby Talks To Channel 11 About His Concussion

PITTSBURGH,None — Sidney Crosby was not on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins for their morning skate on Tuesday.

Channel 11's Alby Oxenrieter said that all but assures that the Pens captain won't be in the lineup for Tuesday evening's game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Consol Energy Center.

Meanwhile, Crosby spoke for the first time about his injury and condition. Channel 11 News was the only local television station there as he said there is no timetable for his recovery.

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Crosby's status for the All-Star game Jan. 30 in Raleigh, N.C., is uncertain, although he said Tuesday there is a "slight chance" he could be back for it.

Crosby, the NHL's leading scorer despite being out for nearly two weeks, is experiencing occasional headaches that are preventing him from returning. The Penguins have said Crosby will not take the ice again, even for practice, until he is symptom free.

Crosby was injured after absorbing hits to the head in successive games, Jan. 1 against Washington in the Winter Classic and Jan. 5 against Tampa Bay.

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