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Pittsburgh Penguins Confirm Sidney Crosby Will Not Play At Today's Skate After Leaving Scrimmage Saturday

CRANBERRY (KDKA) -- The reason for Sidney Crosby suddenly leaving the scrimmage at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is still unclear, but one thing is for certain: he will not be returning to the ice today.

Pens Inside Scoop tweeted the workflow the Penguins have now adopted due to Crosby's absence from practice. The Pittsburgh Penguins' official Twitter account retweeted it, confirming that Crosby would not be at today's skate.

Yesterday, Crosby left during the second half of the scrimmage and did not return to play. Coach Mike Sullivan says he could not comment on Crosby's departure.

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