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Sidney Crosby diagnosed with concussion, Penguins officials say

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team announced Monday.

According to coach Mike Sullivan, Crosby was injured at practice Friday. He didn't feel well when he showed up at the rink Saturday, Sullivan said.

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Crosby missed Saturday's preseason game against Columbus, and he missed Monday’s practice to undergo concussion testing. He did attend the Penguins Fan Fest on Sunday.

There's no timetable for Crosby's return.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion and reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner missed significant time earlier in his career with concussion problems.

The 29-year-old Crosby was the playoff MVP last spring, leading the Penguins to their fourth Cup in franchise history.

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque has dealt with the aftermath of concussions. He believes the Penguins are taking the right approach with Crosby/
“With Sid, because of what he went through in the past, he knows the symptoms, he knows his body so well,” said Bourque. “So, when he doesn’t feel right, I think he’s doing the right thing. You have a trust Sid. When he says, ‘I’m not right. There’s something not right here’ I don’t think you can get too cautious on this. I think you have to respect Sid for being very upfront and truthful with the medical staff, and saying I’m not 100% right. Let’s just wait and see, and when I am right, I’ll be back on the ice.”

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The Penguins open the regular season Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins said that Crosby's status will be updated when more information becomes available.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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