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Penguins' Sidney Crosby Undergoes Surgery

Find out here how long the Pens' superstar will be out of action.

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save on a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.
Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save on a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Penguins will be without captain Sidney Crosby at least until around the start of the new year. Crosby underwent surgery for a core muscle Thursday and will be out a minimum of six weeks, the team announced.

The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers of the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia.

Crosby, 32, leads the team in scoring with 12 assists and 17 points in 17 games for the Penguins this season despite dealing with a sports hernia since training camp.

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