Penguins say Crosby suffered neck injury
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby suffered a neck injury along with the concussion that has kept him off the ice since December 5.
The team announced Saturday that Crosby's neck injury is fully healed.
"The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed," the Penguins said in a statement.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Those findings will be evaluated by independent specialists over the next few days. The most important goal all along has been Sidney's return to full health, and we are encouraged that progress continues to be made."
Crosby has been out since developing concussion-like symptoms following a December 5 game against Boston.
The 24-year-old missed more than 10 months after suffering a concussion last January, and only returned to action November 21. In eight games played this season, Crosby has two goals and 12 points.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He has been skating recently and participating in on-ice workouts.