"Just happy to finally be back in there, Crosby told reporters. Crosby had missed 11 games for the Penguins since the NHL's return from the Olympic break. He was injured during Canada's quarterfinal win over Czechia on a hit from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas."
"Penguins coach Dan Muse told reporters Wednesday morning that Crosby was ready to play, with the Pittsburgh captain addressing his return as well. He was placed on injured reserve, with the Penguins initially saying Crosby would be out at least four weeks; Wednesday is the four-week mark since his injury at the Milan Games."
Sidney Crosby is cleared to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes after missing 11 games due to a lower-body injury sustained during Canada's Olympic quarterfinal against Czechia. The injury occurred when Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas hit Crosby during the game. Crosby was placed on injured reserve with an initial prognosis of at least four weeks recovery. The return comes exactly four weeks after the injury at the Milan Games. The 38-year-old captain leads the Penguins with 27 goals and 59 points this season.
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