Crosby Placed on IR, Out 4+ Weeks with Olympic Lower-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained while playing with Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He is expected to be out for at least four weeks, sidelined until late March. This is a significant blow to the team's offensive core. In Crosby's absence, the Penguins are reportedly planning to shift Rickard Rakell to center. Crosby, 38, does not regret playing in the Olympics, stating injuries are part of the game. Teammates Bryan Rust and Ben Kindel are ready to step up.